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Go Figure

Recent stats on Christian colleges, belief in God, and the number actually offended by ‘Merry Christmas’.

70.6%

70%

62%

Increase in enrollment since 1990 at member schools of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

Americans who say Jesus is God or the Son of God.

Americans who say stores shouldn’t change greetings from Merry Christmas to Happy Holidays or Season’s Greetings.

12.8%

61%

3%

Increase in enrollment at public colleges and universities (28% at private schools).

Americans who, though seldom or never attending church, are convinced that God exists.

Americans who say they’re bothered when stores specifically refer to the Christian holiday.

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