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How evangelicals view Islam and their own happiness

79%

52%

66%

Evangelical leaders who believe Muslims do not “pray to the same God” as Christians Evangelical leaders who say Islam “preaches justice and moral values” Americans who “strongly agree” that they are very happy with their life

17%

32%

84%

Evangelical leaders who believe they do Evangelical leaders who disagree with the statement Evangelicals who “strongly agree” with the statement

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Evangelical Views of Islam—Beliefnet.com (April 7, 2003)

Views On Quality of Life Are Most Influenced By Money and Faith—Barna Research (April 24, 2003)

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