Go Figure

Stats on the true path to God and charitable giving

41%	$240
“Born-again” Americans who say their religion “offers the one true path to God and success in the next life.”	Amount Americans spend each month on fast food chains.
37%	$5
Hindus in India who say this. 24% Orthodox believers in Russia who say this.	Amount they spend each month on helping poor people.

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