Only in America: Wooing worshippers with Big Macs
A church plans to woo worshipers with McDonald's — and more in our collection of strange revelations about the nation
A Christian church-design company has proposed building McDonald's restaurants inside churches to attract more worshippers. Lux Dei Design says its "McMass Project" will "draw a wider audience to the church" and spread "the message of Christ's love."
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