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The Baylor researchers found that megachurches tend to be more evangelical than small churches.
Ninety-two percent of megachurch members believe that hell "absolutely exists," compared with just over three-quarters of small-church members, the survey found. And eight in 10 megachurch worshipers believe that the Rapture -- when followers of Jesus Christ believe they will be taken to heaven -- will "absolutely" take place, compared with less than half of those who attend small churches.
In addition to their evangelical mission, megachurches thrive because of the social experience they provide and their emphasis on music. "The same things that made them popular -- contemporary music and practical, applicable sermons that apply to people's daily lives -- remain a real draw for folks," said Scott Thumma of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
