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Go Figure

Recent stats on identity, changes in NYC faith, and religious freedom.

Identity

49% Muslims in the U.S. who say they think of themselves first as Muslims rather than as Americans.

70% Evangelicals in the U.S. who say they think of themselves first as Christians rather than as Americans.

Source: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press

35% American Muslims who say Islam is the one true faith leading to eternal salvation.

51% American evangelicals who say this of Christianity.

Source: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press

Religious Freedom

Source: Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life

Spirituality

Source: Barna Group

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