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The 32% (#1049)

2013/03/31 By Greg

32As you celebrate Resurrection, consider that you are a part of the 32%.  According to a 2011 study by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life, the percentage of the world’s population that is Christian has not changed much in the last 100 years:

  • 1910: 32%, and
  • 2012: 35%.

While the percentage remains stable, the number of Christians has increased dramatically during that period of time:

  • 1910: 600 million, and
  • 2010: 2.18 billion.

So What?

While the percentage of the population that is Christian has been stable, the geographic center of Christianity has been shifting.  Set aside a few minutes to take Pew’s 10 question quiz on the size and distribution of the global Christian population, then comment here sharing either (1) something you learned or (2) one way in which this data matters to you as a follower of the way of Jesus.

 

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope and as Interim Senior Pastor of Advent Lutheran Church. He has served ten congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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