CNN says a ‘tsunami’ of church closings is coming. The data says otherwise

A recent CNN article warned that a “tsunami” of church closings is poised to remake America. But the numbers tell a quieter story. Closures barely outpace openings, and the most alarming figure counts sold buildings, not dying congregations.

“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction…”