‘Easygoing’ Church
“In many ways the decline of the United Church flies in the face of common sense. How can their numbers be dropping when they seem to be the only major Christian denomination in lockstep with the attitudes and ideals of Canadians? … The United Church has remained synchronized to society’s evolution. Among religious groups it has been the loudest voice in support of same-sex marriage. We know from the world of business and economics that a product will be successful if it meets the needs of consumers. Why isn’t the new and improved United Church achieving market penetration?” David Haskell, Toronto Star