Is Christianity flourishing under the Palestinian Authority in Bethlehem this year?
The following facts have been reported:
- In 1967, there were 5 mosques, in 2004 there were 84
- In 1950, Christians were 75% of the population, they are now 12%
- The average age of the Moslem population is 16, that of the Christians - 36
- In the 2005 municipal elections, Hamas won 12 out of 15 seats
- According to Palestinian Authority law, the mayor of Bethlehem must be Christian. His faction has one member only on the council.
2006-12-14
07:01:25
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