Will there be a church in the future?

[Fidel_Castronaut]

As to xtianity....it is even dying - although too slowly - in the US.

No Mister Sir. Christian numbers are growing the world over. Yes, you may count those rebellious teens to make up your numbers, but don't forget that these teens grow up to become responsible Christian adults. And that's an undeniable fact.

What about the facts that show mainstream Christian churches are declining throughout western and Northern Europe? The dominant Christian sect in England, the CofE, can count less than 10% of the country as active parishioners.

You know what 'religious" demographic has seen the biggest growth in England and Wales? Those who have 'no religion' and those that count themselves as 'atheist'.

Evidence:

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/201...igion.html

Around 59% counted themselves as Christian. A lot, right? Check out the 2001 census:

(The ONS data has been taken down from 2001 but it is available to download, just not on an iPad):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_King...1#Religion

72% classed themselves as 'Christian' in 2001.

So, from 72% down to 59%. 'Just a myth' right?