Nondenominational Growth in the U.S.

Nondenominational Christianity is currently the strongest force in American religion. Ryan Burge, a religion professor at Washington University, notes that while less than 3% of Americans identified as nondenominational in 1972, that number has risen to 14% (nearly 40 million people) today. Burge predicts this group could overtake Roman Catholics as the largest religious tradition in the U.S. within the next 15 years.

The movement reflects a broader shift away from rigid authority structures toward a focus on a personal relationship with Jesus. While often holding conservative views on social issues, these churches prioritize connection over politics.

Members appreciate the approachable leadership and the ability to think critically about tradition, while leaders like Herndon maintain that their approach is scripturally deep rather than "Christianity light."

And I believe it. My journey with Christ started at an African Methodist Episcopal church in Florida in 1998 and lasted about six months because I was craving a deeper relationship with God and His Son, and I was not getting it there. I loved the Wednesday night Bible Study, but did not enjoy the Sunday morning service.

So, I asked God to put me in a church where His Word was taught, and he did. And it was a non-denominational church.

I can't speak on other denominations as I have only belonged to non-denominational churches, but I have always wondered if we were being taught the same. Why is it that people who walked with God for years had the same fundamental questions as people who accepted Christ six months previously?

But we will see how this shift towards non-denominational churches will unfold.

Self-Righteous Christians vs Friendly Atheists in Heaven?

I saw a column asking the question who do you want next to you in Heaven, a self-righteous Christian or a friendly atheist?

 

I was so confused by the person who wrote the column because I'm thinking to myself, how do you know someone doesn't think you’re the self-righteous Christian? Maybe start by removing the plank from your own eye first.

 

The person who wrote the article is debating who he wants in Heaven with him. Who is he? He's not God. 

 

Doesn’t Philippians 2:12 tell us to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling? Shouldn't he be worrying about making sure he’s living right and making it into heaven?

 

Why would a Christian want a friendly atheist in Heaven? Shouldn’t the atheist have become a Christian after hearing the Good News of Jesus preached to them by the Christian?

 

Sometimes, good Christians don’t realize that they are the self-righteous Christians that they dislike.  

 

You can read the article here. Let me know what you think in the comments. 

Is Deportation Immoral? Christian Views on Immigration

Do nations have the right to control their borders?

Over the last 4 years, we have seen the United States' borders completely opened, with millions of people from all over the world flooding into our country. And over the last 10 months, we've seen the U.S. borders completely closed and no illegal entries into our country. 

There are those within the Christian community who argue that the illegal immigrants deserve dignity and compassion, and the heavy-handedness of the Trump Administration is unnecessary. 

But then you have those on the other side who feel that those within the church prioritize illegal immigrants over the citizens of the country who have legitimate concerns over crime, the misuse of taxpayers' money, and social breakdown. 

So what do you think? Is deportation immoral? Or does there need to be immigration reform combined with compromise and practical governance realities? 

Leave your comments below. 

Are We In The Midst of a Spiritual Revival?

I saw a video about the rise of adults getting baptized, and it was led by Generation Z men. 

We observe the impact of Charlie Kirk's death on Gen Xers, alongside a shift back towards conservatism.

Watch the video and leave your comments below.