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Recent statistics on what Americans think of evangelicals, religious freedom, and Billy Graham.

56%   Americans who believe that freedom to worship applies to all religious groups, regardless of how extreme.

72%   Americans who said this in 2000.

Source: First Amendment Center

19%   Americans who say their overall opinion of evangelicals is unfavorable.

38%   Americans who said this in 1996.

Source: Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life

60%   Americans who say they have a favorable opinion of Billy Graham.

29%   Americans under age 30 who have never heard of Billy Graham.

Source: Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life

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