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Go Figure

Recent stats on Islam, persecution and megachurches.

Islam

60 Monthly conversions in Pakistan from Christianity to Islam. Most are in response to the country’s blasphemy law.

Source: AsiaNews.it

Persecution

3/4 Religious persecution in the world that is directed at Christians.

2/3 Among countries where Christians are persecuted, those where persecution is getting worse.

Source: Aid to the Church in Need via National Review Online

Megachurch

4,000 Attendance at the 100th largest church in America in 2000.

8,000 Attendance at the 100th largest church in America in 2010.

Source: Church Growth Today

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