Will there be a church in the future?

[Undeceived]

This is not because countries indoctrinate the children with "science" with an agenda to boot religion, it is simply because religiousness stems mainly from a lack of education in the relevant fields.

Can you back this claim up?

[CapnAwesome]

2.5 million people convert to Christianity every year with no prior "indoctrination." In 1900, Christians were roughly 34.5% of the world population (558 million). In 2012, Christians were about 33.4% of the world population (7 billion). The idea that Christianity is shrinking is a myth.

Did you actually just give statistics that show Christianity was shrinking, and then say that the idea is a myth?

[Minimalist]

[Darkstar]

2.5 million people convert to Christianity every year with no prior "indoctrination." In 1900, Christians were roughly 34.5% of the world population (558 million). In 2012, Christians were about 33.4% of the world population (7 billion). The idea that Christianity is shrinking is a myth.

Did you actually just give statistics that show Christianity was shrinking, and then say that the idea is a myth?

Oh god! Not this again!

...sorry, had a bad experience in a previous thread with someone who didn't understand the difference between absolute numbers and percentages.

[Christian]

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.

[Fidel_Castronaut]