• Changing Culture, Music Tastes behind the Decline of Contemporary Christian Music in U.S.

  The influence of Christianity in the United States, based on recent surveys, appears to be on the decline. That fallout has also spread to the contemporary Christian music industry.

  

• Implications of Ireland's Gay Marriage Defeat: Blame on Christianity’s Decline Solely Falls on Christians Alone

  Ireland recently legalized same-sex marriage by a large margin. One columnist thought that Ireland’s vote represented a larger trend in Western culture and Christianity’s decline.

  

• Northern Ireland's New Presbyterian Church Moderator: We Will 'Unashamedly and Unambiguously' Reaffirm Biblical Stance on Marriage

  The new Presbyterian moderator took to his post in Belfast on Monday, arguing that Christian values face threats from an increasingly secular society.

  

• ‘Scandal’ Season 5 Episode 1 Spoilers, Cast, Release Date: ABC Renews Show as Speculation on Certain Characters Heat Up

  ABC announced that its popular show “Scandal” will return for a fifth season on the network. The renewal has triggered speculation on what show creator Shonda Rhimes will add to the series.

• Chicago Bulls Rumors: Fred Hoiberg Tapped as Head Coach, Tom Thibodeau Out

  Reports have surfaced that the Chicago Bulls are trying to lure Fred Hoiberg as the team’s next head coach. Hoiberg currently works as a coach for Iowa State.