News

Go Figure

Recent stats on belief in ‘The Da Vinci Code’

60%

$20M

76%

British readers of The Da Vinci Code who believe “there is some truth” in the book’s claim that Jesus had children by Mary Magdalene.

Amount the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, which has raised $120 million, has pledged to rebuild Gulf Coast churches.

Catholics who said they gave to their parish between April 2001 and April 2002, before the clergy sex abuse scandal exploded.

30%

$35,000

74%

British non-readers of the book who agree.

Maximum amount per church grant.

Catholics who say they gave between October 2004 and October 2005.

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Grand Illusions

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Beyond Azusa Street

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Gospel Work in Time of War

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