Did you know Atheists are growing faster than Islam?

Question

Interesting article I came across... see point 12.
http://www.bible.ca/islam/islam-myths-fastest-growing.htm

Muslims lie when they tell you they are the fastest growing (1.56) religion in North America. From Table 1-4, we can see that they are no better than 5th place in growth behind: Atheists (3.51), Hindus (3.13), Sikhs (2.81), Buddhists (2.75), Baha’is (2.25). We tire of the lies and myth making of Islamic spin doctors.

Is anyone suprised at this?

I was not inciting hatred just pointing out that the claim to fame might be a bit misleading. I am aware that Atheism is not a religion but it constitues a choice that us a statistical part of the population so it can be measured. I am more suprised that the media pushes this wagon than anything and I wonder why.

onewhosub...your links are a little old and there has been this 911 thing since...The article even says that technically it is a true statement but it is misleading none the less. I didn't set out to find such proof I just came across it and found it interesting...My friend Ishmael can assure you I do not hate muslims but I do love finding proof contradicting any of my intellectual friends claims because it is simply fun.

Answer 1

Wow, see how much hate you've stirred up by posting facts?
Wierd huh? Well, that's religious fervor for you...

Answer 2

Pilgrim, your links are also a bit old -- that data is from 2001, so probably predates that "little 9/11 thing". I think one of the reasons Islam is seen as "fastest growing" is that it is starting from a larger base than many of those that are growing faster. It is rapidly becoming the second-largest religion (not including atheism) in America. I suspect part of the growth -- as well as the growth of Hindus and Sikhs -- has been fueled by immigration and jobs (H1B visas), but there have also been a number of converts.

And I am not saying this because I am a Muslim "spin doctor". I am a Baha'i. I am just noting what I have observed. I have also researched global growth using Encyclopedia Brittanica for a discussion on another forum some years ago. .

Answer 3

The site you post is so biased! However, the part i'd like to understand is why the fact that Islam is still growing bothers you? Are the numbers going up due to converts or population increase? Pray tell.

Answer 4

Atheism is not a religion, its a non-belief, so doesn't even fit into the category of religion.

By the way atheists are constantly insulting anyone of faith, its bound to become more "acceptable", especially for those whose main concern in life is how others view them, so they can pretend they are more intelligent than religious people, in essence making themselves feel superior. We see it here all the time.

Answer 5

Nice, a Christian site trying to deny the facts....

Here are your objective media sources

"Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide and pillar of stability for many of our people..."
HILLARY CLINTON, Los Angeles Times, May 31, 1996, p.3


Already more than a billion-people strong, Islam is the world’s fastest-growing religion. ABCNEWS,
Abcnews.com


"Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the country." NEWSDAY, March 7, 1989, p.4


"Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the United States..." NEW YORK TIMES, Feb 21, 1989, p.1


Moslems are the world's fastest-growing group..." USA TODAY, The populationreferance bureau, Feb. 17,
1989, p.4A


"Muhammed is the most successful of all Prophets and religious personalities. " Encyclopedia Britannica


"There are more Muslims in North America then Jews Now." Dan Rathers, CBSNEWS


"Islam is the fastest growing religion in North America." TIMES MAGAZINE


"Islam continues to grow in America, and no one can doubt that!" CNN, December 15, 1995


"The religion of Islam is growing faster than any other religion in the world." MIKE WALLACE, 60
MINUTES


"Five to 6 million strong, Muslims in America already outnumber Presbyterians, Episcopalians, and Mormons,
and they are more numerous than Quakers, Unitarians, Seventh-day Adventists, Mennonites, Jehovah's
Witnesses, and Christian Scientists, combined. Many demographers say Islam has overtaken Judaism as the
country's second-most commonly practiced religion; others say it is in the passing lane." JOHAN BLANK,
USNEWS (7/20/98)



Islam in the United States is not solely the province of immigrants from North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. The largest and fastest-growing ethnic group of American Muslims is African Americans, whose estimated numbers range between 1.3 million and 2 million. Most, by the way, are Sunni Muslims and not followers of Minister Louis Farrakhan's racially exclusive Nation of Islam.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/19/AR2005081901460_pf.html

Peace Be With You

[009:033] It is He Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad [Peace Be Upon Him]) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islâm), to make it superior over all religions even though the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of God) hate (it).

Answer 6

Yes, if the ranks of rationality and freethought keep growing, perhaps there is still hope for the world.

Answer 7

I think respect for humanity should be growing everywhere as all religion preaches this.
yes this is fact Islam is growing faster .. you can do research on net you will find.

Answer 8

Atheism is not a religion.

Answer 9

interesting :). I am so happy you choose Islam as comparison. But Atheism is not a religious belief :) So Islam is Still the fastest growing religion. Atheism is the fastest growing non-religion LOL :) Thanks so much for the numbers!

Answer 10

I knew I was putting on weight but is it really that obvious?