Or so reports this little (satirical) news bit.  Mind you, the entire thing is satire and pokes fun at the ridiculous notion that Church growth can come from such pandering methodologies.  When the Church preaches the Gospel people either accept it or reject it.  Packaging may get folk in (as will bribery and manipulation) but they stay only if they come to have a real connection with both faith and the community of faith.  Scams don’t work.  The truth does.

That’s what this interesting essay in the latest edition of the Baptist and Reflector suggests.  Do give it a read.