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Holy Hell: Churches Squeezed by Economy

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 11, 2009 2:37 AM CDT

(Newser) – The hallelujahs are strained in US churches these days as donations plunge at the same time demand for aid is skyrocketing, reports the Wall Street Journal. Congregations across the nation are slashing budgets and even laying off staff, including pastors. Churches and synagogues usually weather...   Read full story »

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