Specifically, there has been a trend across genres toward the "simplification of lyrics and an overuse of choruses." Further, the "vocabulary range has also shrunk and the structure of the songs made more predictable."
Upheaval envelops our world. Conflict in Eastern Europe could spark a third world war. Violence in Israel brings prophecies to mind. Charismatic leaders operate in oppression and corruption. Religious leaders are exposed as manipulative and sinful.
Despite all the hardships Israelis are facing these days, Gallup’s recent World Happiness Report lists their country as the fifth-happiest nation on Earth.
Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas recently shared how Christians can prepare for the End Times, its misconceptions, and the next event on the biblical prophetic timeline.
Statistics back up God’s good plan for humanity and for His creation.
Incredibly, restaurant chain Chick-fil-A, with its corporate goal to "glorify God," has "essentially doubled its total sales volume since 2018."
The story isn't dropping church attendance. The biggest and most concerning revelation is the number one reason people gave for leaving a faith tradition. 67% who left a faith tradition did so because they simply stopped believing in that religion's teachings.
Staley’s response, which came less than a week after she notably said, "If you don't believe in God, something's wrong with you," was criticized by numerous prominent pundits and activists on social media.
Other states are following the lead to pass age verification laws while content distributors fight for the right of "artistic freedom."