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Atheists likely to outnumber Christians in England in 20 years

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LONDON (RNS) New research indicates that Christianity is rapidly losing followers in Great Britain at such a pace that unbelievers will become a majority in 20 years. By Al Webb.

Topics: Faith, Clergy & Congregations
Beliefs: Christian - Catholic, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Protestant, Islam
Tags: british parliament, christianity, england, muslims, religion

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