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Get the numbers on "Prison Muslims," interfaith marriages, and money makers.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 3/24/2009 10:20AM

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1 in 10 U.S. prison inmates who convert to Islam during their incarceration.

1 in 5 "Prison Muslims" who continue to practice Islam after their release.

(Source: Everett Herald)

32% Evangelical Protestants whose spouse or partner is of a different religious or denominational background.

31% Jews whose spouse or partner is of a different religious background.

(Source: Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life)

13% U.S. evangelical Protestants who earn more than $100,000 annually.

21% U.S. mainline Protestants who do.

28% U.S. Eastern Orthodox Christians who do.

(Source: Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life)

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Posted: March 24, 2009 7:23 PM


I go to a non-denominational church and my wife comes from a Methodist background... does that mean we aren't saved? Or does my church's non-denomination counter the Methodist background?

Cyndi

Posted: March 24, 2009 2:12 PM


I agree with you, Adam S. That is a pet peeve of mine. Baptist is not my religion. Christianity is.

Adam S

Posted: March 24, 2009 2:06 PM


When will people stop asking questions as if denomination and religion were the same thing. If I were asked if my wife was a different religion I would say no. I were asked if my wife were raised as a different denomination I would say yes. Very different questions.

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