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Rediscovering Jesus: How Christian Mysticism Can Rekindle Faith
Last updated on: December 1, 2023 at 10:23 am By Alexander Koritz
It’s no secret that Christianity within the United States is evolving. In a recent study by the PEW Research Center, just 65% of American adults describe themselves as Christians when asked about their religion, down 12% over the past decade. The religiously unaffiliated, who describe their religious identity as atheist or agnostic, now reaches 26%, up from 17% in 2009. This disillusionment with Christianity stems from perceived dogmatic obedience to rigid doctrines and a lack of direct experience with the... Read more
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