Nonchurch

The effort, part of a grander scheme known as "Rethink Church," uses "nonchurch language" and "positive land mines" to attract young people by inviting them to look at the faith with fresh eyes, Einstein writes in a forthcoming essay, "The Evolution of Religious Branding." ❋ Josh Fleet (2011)

Though the amendment was limited to pensions established by church pension boards, the IRS later began to allow pensions of nonchurch employers to be treated as church plans if they added a few individuals associated with a religious organization to the benefits committees. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As a nonchurch-goer, I think of myself as spiritual, not religious, and of Jesus, Buddha, etc., as spiritual philosophers who taught people to focus attention inwardly, toward the inner self rather than the material world; to love each other as ourselves, to choose compassion over fear, and take action to help others. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Every year hundreds of millions of dollars are donated to nonchurch ministries; and as a result, what is built is something independent and separate from the church. ❋ David Edwards (2003)

Charles Dederich and other Synanon officers were under investigation for allegedly diverting $300,000 in solicited monies to nonchurch activities. ❋ Unknown (1981)

"At other places, all they want to do is drink beer," said Matt, referring to nonchurch arenas. ❋ Unknown (2009)

People in my church -- their nonchurch friends know they're UU. ❋ Unknown (2009)

(This echoes our finding that in modern day communities income inequality is more important determinant of volunteering, joining nonchurch organizations, and trust than ethnic or racial diversity). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Now dont go burning down any churchs there was plenty of nonchurch goers that voted no. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"It's unfortunate that the school fires teachers for getting information from nonchurch sources, then showing that information on another Web site without comment or opinion. ❋ Unknown (2010)