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Retail's Afterlife: The Mall-ification of the American Church
7:30AM 10/03/2011
A third of America's indoor malls are currently in financial distress as retailers vacate for trendier shopping areas. But a surprising new breed of tenant is stepping in to fill that vacant retail space: churches.
Warning issued over scam artists posing as ministers
10:00AM 9/08/2010
Posing as ministers and using real church addresses, scam artists have targeted Pennsylvania consumers with travel scams, prompting state Attorney General Tom Corbett to warn businesses, churches and other groups to be on the lookout for the fake deals.
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Churches provide more than a path to religious fulfillment; for many, they are an important part of social life, and many a happy couple first met during worship. This begs the question, which religion or denomination would give you the best chance to find a mate? The answer depends on what...
Rick Warren's church needs more money, parishioners say 'amen'
4:00PM 1/04/2010
The profitable industry of saving souls has apparently hit a speed bump. Pastor Rick Warren of the megachurch, Saddleback, sent out an urgent letter this week to all of the 22,000 members that $900,000 was needed to balance the budget. Citing lower contributions due to the economy, he has requested...
A church in Georgia has come up with a great new idea to get people to come to church: A gas card giveaway. Yes, worshipers are being lured in by the possibility of winning one of two $500 gas cards being given away by First Baptist Church of Snellville.Church attendance is generally a good idea,...
The next great insurance industry coup: Rapture Insurance
5:30PM 3/17/2008
Among the followers of Christianity there is a belief that prior to the apocalyptic end of the world, a majority of the believers shall be taken in an instant to their heavenly home. It's referred to as "The Rapture", and they say the time is near. Whether or not this happening shall come to pass...
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