Sacred subdivisions

Sacred subdivisions

by Justin G. Wilford

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"In an era where church attendance has reached an all-time low, recent polling has shown that Americans are becoming less formally religious and more promiscuous in their religious commitments. Within both mainline and evangelical Christianity in America, it is common to hear of secularizing pressures and increasing competition from nonreligious sources. Yet there is a kind of religious institution that has enjoyed great popularity over the past thirty years: the evangelical megachurch. Evangelical megachurches not only continue to grow in number, but also in cultural, political, and economic influence. To appreciate their appeal is to understand not only how they are innovating, but more crucially, where their innovation is taking place."--Book cover.

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    The book's title, "Sacred Subdivisions," suggests a profound connection between religious institutions and community structure. How does Wilford explore this connection, and what does it reveal about the nature of contemporary religious growth?

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    Wilford highlights the paradox of declining general religious affiliation alongside the rise of evangelical megachurches. What specific innovations or strategies does the book identify as key to the megachurch's appeal in an increasingly secularizing society?

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    Beyond purely spiritual offerings, the book suggests megachurches wield significant cultural, political, and economic influence. In what ways does Wilford illustrate this broader impact, and how might this influence shape the communities they serve?

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