Ok, this is the topic y’all chose, so here’s a thread on how COVID may likely be the final death knell of the Church.
A Thread:
A Thread:
So as you may be aware, church/religious affiliation fell below 50% for the first time in 2021. (washingtonpost.com/religion/2021/…)
This is the result of decades long disillusionment but COVID put this sentiment into overdrive. Hashtags on Tiktok and Twitter like #exvangelical
This is the result of decades long disillusionment but COVID put this sentiment into overdrive. Hashtags on Tiktok and Twitter like #exvangelical
Offer a window into those who watched their church communities completely disregarded the pandemic, abandon their mandate for community care and leave medically vulnerable people to die.
Even with that in mind, the pandemic could push church membership off a cliff’s edge.
Even with that in mind, the pandemic could push church membership off a cliff’s edge.
Researchers estimate that anywhere from 1/4-1/3 of all people with COVID—whether symptomatic or asymptomatic—will experience long lasting illness or disability. (scientificamerican.com/article/a-tsun…)
This will be a huge problem. Back in the 80s and 90s religious leaders actually advocated
This will be a huge problem. Back in the 80s and 90s religious leaders actually advocated
To be exempt from the ADA. (sojo.net/articles/resis…) Currently, at the federal level religious organizations are exempt with several states having their own legal requirements for church accessibility.
Though physical accessibility is a major issue in religious spaces, it is often the attitudes of congregants that make these spaces inhospitable to disabled people. Anecdotally, I haven’t met a single disabled person who has not been prayed over for a cure.
Often assisting the
Often assisting the
“Prosperity Gospel” is the belief that faith is the only thing needed for healing/health.
Many are told that disabilities are a result of a lack of faith or dedication to the church.
Often, there is no incentive for these institutions to change because inclusion can be seen
Many are told that disabilities are a result of a lack of faith or dedication to the church.
Often, there is no incentive for these institutions to change because inclusion can be seen
As the reward of faith based healing.
In 2018, a survey found that children are 14% more likely to have never attended church and 1/3 of parents of disabled children have had to move churches because they were not included (disabilityscoop.com/2018/10/01/whe…).
In 2018, a survey found that children are 14% more likely to have never attended church and 1/3 of parents of disabled children have had to move churches because they were not included (disabilityscoop.com/2018/10/01/whe…).
The combination of disillusionment, physical inaccessibility, ableist attitudes and lack of inclusion could mean that religious organizations will see a significant drop off in membership leading to an even greater number of those who are religiously unaffiliated. /fin
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