American megachurches are thriving by poaching flocks

"The Righteous Gemstones" is pretty much mandatory entertainment watch if this subject has any interest. Superbly entertaining (at least 2 first seasons, less keen on the 3rd).

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Post by epicureanideal » Sun, Aug 27, 2023, 9:38 PM UTC

While at a coffee shop I happened to observe someone from a local large church trying to convince someone from a smaller church to attend their church instead. Someone who was an influencer among their church attending peer group, it seemed.

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Post by birdyrooster » Sun, Aug 27, 2023, 9:44 PM UTC

azinman2 wrote: post #5

Curious if members of HN attend any of these megachurches. If so, what is the draw?

The more people in the ceremony, the bigger the energy. It is a spectacle for even non-believers -- but not much more so than watching your local sports team.

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Post by linusg789 » Sun, Aug 27, 2023, 9:46 PM UTC

veavo wrote: post #2

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Post by AS37 » Sun, Aug 27, 2023, 9:49 PM UTC

azinman2 wrote: post #5

Curious if members of HN attend any of these megachurches. If so, what is the draw?

I don't attend one, but I have stepped foot in some. Compared to an 'average' (200 person) church, the big ones have more refined music, teaching, and user experience. I guess it's easier to put more effort into content when the user base is 2,000 or 20,000, versus 200.