American Quote by Anthea Butler
“American Presbyterians, as a whole, have already lost a large percentage of their population since 2008, in part because of the creation of the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO) - which formed in 2012 as a response to the ordination of out gay men and lesbians within the PCUSA.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Religion and Politics, 2021
Notes a demographic decline among American Presbyterians linked to doctrinal disputes.
In simple terms: Doctrinal conflict reduces membership.
Key Takeaway
Address division.
Themes
religion
demography
conflict
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
academic
sociological
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- policy making
- community building
Key Concepts
Institutional change
social identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches reconcile differences?
- What role does doctrine play in membership?
A Different Perspective
Complex factors also influence membership trends.
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