Considering that, like voting, the youth of today is not very interested in religion, I'm not at all surprised by the number of contemporary churches popping up around the world. While they may not be astronomical in number, some churches are trying to shed their traditional demeanor for a more modern take, which is rather...open-minded...of them.
Check out this cluster of contemporary churches and let me know whether or not you would be compelled to step into one.
16 Contemporary Churches
From Criss-Crossing Churches to Architecturally Atypical Churches:
Meghan Young — May 25, 2010 — Art & Design
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Hip Gothic Church Hotels
Kruisherenhotel
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Minimalist Churches
Church of the Holy Cross Denmark
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Designer Churches
St. Bartholomew's Church by Maxim Velcovsky
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Unconventional Religious Branding
The One Community Church Adopts Non-Religious Exterior
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Renovating Religion Part III
Before and After Church to Home
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Contemporary Chapel Homes
The Stunningly Converted Quinta Dos Floreados House
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Drive-Thru Churches
Chandler Christian Church in Arizona Opens 24/7 Prayer Booth
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Contemporary Concrete Churches
The Sta Columbina Chapel Offers Modern Simplicity
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Twittering Churches
What Would Jesus Tweet?
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Church on Youtube
Community Churches Get Digital
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Church In Bars
Far Fetched Ways To Water Down God
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Bars as Churches
"Bars, Women & Fast Food" Exhibits the SoCal Social Scene
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White Stripe Churches
The Zhongguancun Christian Church is China's Largest
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Pious Prismatic Creations
The Rainbow Church by Tokujin Yoshioka is a Pretty Place of Worship
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Criss-Crossing Churches
The Church of the Resurrection by Nothing Studio
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Architecturally Atypical Churches
These Places of Worship Show Inspired Innovation
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