The Fastest Growing Religion?

[Jmorley88]

Over and over again I hear that Islam is the fastest growing religion. Well either Islam, Mormonism or Scientology but mainly I hear this 'fact' from Muslim apologists. So what’s the truth?

Here’s a quote I found

"Philip Jenkins of Penn State University demonstrates in his work Christianity—in particular Pentecostalism—is the world’s most-rapidly growing faith. Currently there are 2 billion Christians and 1.3 billion Muslims (out of a world population of 6 billion), and in the 21st century Christianity will maintain its lead, thanks to explosive growth in sub-Saharan Africa and China."

Let me know what you think about this and also if you find any other statements from Muslims or Christians about the fasting growing religion please post below.

 

[awitch]

The Pew Forum has some stats on this type of thing.
As of May '09 in the US, "unaffiliated" is the fastest growing "faith".

 

[Fear]

Well obviously the fastest growing religion is the right one.

 

[none the wiser]

I heard Wicca, actually, by percentage. *shrug*

Fear makes a good (sarcastic) point

 

[ephraimanesti]

Over and over again I hear that Islam is the fastest growing religion. Well either Islam, Mormonism or Scientology but mainly I hear this 'fact' from Muslim apologists. So what’s the truth?

MY FRIEND,

Well, it used to be true that Islam was the fastest growing religion, but then they started blowing themselves up . . . .

ephraim

 

[Penumbra]

It's always tricky whether one should determine growth by percentage or numbers.

 

[Mahammad]

who cares I prefer one good Muslim over a million of bad Muslims

 

[LightSeaker]

I'd like to see the religion of Love as the fast growing religion...but there seems to be way too much hate and division in the world for that right now.

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[b&wpac4]

I'd like to see the religion of Love as the fast growing religion...but there seems to be way too much hate and division in the world for that right now.

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Love in general?

 

[LightSeaker]

Love in general?

Love..and compassion.

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[b&wpac4]

Love..and compassion.

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I assume you mean love and compassion directed toward your fellow man. In which case, I would highly agree.

 

[LightSeaker]

who cares I prefer one good Muslim over a million of bad Muslims

As long as they have Love in their hearts, I'll take one of ANY religion over all of the bad in any of the religions of the world.

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[LightSeaker]

I assume you mean love and compassion directed toward your fellow man. In which case, I would highly agree.

I do. Most religions talk about it...but not many actually do it.

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[b&wpac4]

I do. Most religions talk about it...but not many actually do it.

That's because people, in general, are pretty horrible at treating other people fairly.

 

[LightSeaker]

That's because people, in general, are pretty horrible at treating other people fairly.

I'd think that might change if we practiced the Religion of Love though.

The religion of Love is the one religion that unites all...regardless of the others spiritual beliefs.

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[rahul_sharma]

Whatever is the fastest growing religion but basics of Hinduism are fastest spreading.

Reincarnation, Law of Karma, Cremation, YOGA, meditation, Hindu view of God, Hinduism's belief like more than one way to reach God etc. are becoming very popular.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/212155

 

[Supreme]

Actually, atheism, if it can be considered a 'religion', is the fastest growing belief.

 

[Gareth]

Well obviously the fastest growing religion is the right one.

Is it? Or is it what is most socially acceptable.

 

[Aesjn]

Is it? Or is it what is most socially acceptable.

I think they were being sarcastic. Obviously, whatever is popular is right, you know?

 

[BruceDLimber]

Greetings!

I've recently seen statements that Islam is currently the fastest-growing religion overall, and that the Baha'i Faith the fastest-growing religion among those already established in over 100 countries.

(And BTW, the source for this latter claim is the World Christian Encyclopedia, clearly not a Baha'i work!)

Regards,

Bruce