This week we have 4 impactful Christian news stories that can help keep you informed on what’s happening around the world.
U.S. Hispanic Christian population in decline
First up we have a new study by Pew Research which has surveyed over 3000 U.S. Hispanic adults, and the results suggest that religious affiliation continues to decline, which is consistent with other American subpopulations. Interestingly, the study found that while Catholicism is the largest faith for Hispanic Americans, it is also the fastest decreasing faith. Protestantism remains somewhat stable according to the data. Part of this is because many Hispanic people are switching their faith from Catholic to Protestant. You can read more about what this means for Hispanic populations below. It should be noted that the CGGC has been making consistent efforts of the last decade+ to engage and evangelize Hispanic populations in the United States, and in our mission fields. Reports like this suggest that we still have our work cut out for us, and that the work is as urgent as it’s ever been.
Maui fire survivors worry about the future of the island
The following report was put together by the Hawai’i State Rural Health Association. By surveying 2097 residents of Maui County, and an additional 1,105 people impacted by the fire in Lahaina last year, they give comprehensive picture how the population of Maui feel in the aftermath of the fire. While much progress has been made in the physical clean up of the debris and ashes, the survivors of the fire have serious questions about what the future holds for Maui. For instance, the survey found that 70% of fire survivors are “cutting back on groceries and food for financial reasons”. The CGGC churches helped to raise support for victims in the after math of the fire, but it’s apparent now that there is still a long way to go before Maui has recovered from the disaster last year. Read more below:
Pakistani christians reunite
A split Christian denomination in beleaguered Pakistan has started to heal their divisions and are reuniting. According to the following article in Christianity Today, the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan has had many splits over the last century, but some of these disparate factions are coming together to unite once again. In a country where Christianity is a small minority, unity is crucial for the sake of the gospel. Comments from the groups leaders suggest that corruption and power led to the splits, but an authentic interpretation of scripture has helped them reconcile.
The latest findings from the Biblical Archeology Society
Biblical Archeology Society is a fascinating website where new findings and original research in biblical archeology are published, along with blogs and other daily stories. They have a physical magazine that you can purchase but you can also view a few of their latest articles for free at the link below. B.A.S. just released their newest issue for Summer 2024. In one article, they feature paintings and murals of Jesus created by Byzantine artists during the 5th and 6th centuries.
CGGC eNews—Vol. 18, No. 31
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