RE: Hard Times For Protestant Churches?

First off, I would like to say I'm not a religion expert, so if you respond to this post, please don't throw scripture at me because I haven't studied the Bible from cover to cover.

Talking to people who are active in these "mainline" Protestant churches, they say it's the policies of the governing body of these churches (as a whole) that are chasing members away. ... For example, the United Methodist Church & Presbyterian Church USA are known as some of the most liberal among the churches with their support of gay marriage and gay pastors. I believe Steve posted an article a few months ago about a Methodist Church in Raleigh that voted to break away from the "official" United Methodist Church because of their liberal views.

Just my opinion: I think there is a decline in these "official" Protestant churches because people are going to "independent" churches that are not affiliated with any governing body... I hope that makes sense. In other words, they are fleeing "official" Protestant churches because of the liberal views of the governing body.

Just my 2 cents worth, but I won't charge...



PS... I don't know anything about the southern Baptists and a decline in baptisms...