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== Future of Islam in Europe and the desecularization of Europe ==

== Future of Islam in Europe and the desecularization of Europe ==

[[File:StarCresent.png|thumbnail|200px|right|According to Pew Forum, by 2030 Muslims are projected to make up 8% of Europe's population.<ref>[http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/17/5-facts-about-the-muslim-population-in-europe/ 5 facts about the Muslim population in Europe] by Conrad Hackett, Pew Forum, November 17, 2015</ref>]]

[[File:StarCresent.png|thumbnail|200px|right|According to Pew Forum, by 2030 Muslims are projected to make up 8% of Europe's population.<ref>[https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/17/5-facts-about-the-muslim-population-in-europe/ 5 facts about the Muslim population in Europe] by Conrad Hackett, Pew Forum, November 17, 2015</ref>]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism vs. Islam]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism vs. Islam]]

According to Pew Forum:

According to Pew Forum:

{{cquote| In recent decades, the Muslim share of the population throughout Europe grew about 1 percentage point a decade, from 4% in 1990 to 6% in 2010. This pattern is expected to continue through 2030, when Muslims are projected to make up 8% of Europe’s population.<ref>[http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/17/5-facts-about-the-muslim-population-in-europe/ 5 facts about the Muslim population in Europe] by Conrad Hackett, Pew Forum, November 17, 2015</ref>}}

{{cquote| In recent decades, the Muslim share of the population throughout Europe grew about 1 percentage point a decade, from 4% in 1990 to 6% in 2010. This pattern is expected to continue through 2030, when Muslims are projected to make up 8% of Europe’s population.<ref>[https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/17/5-facts-about-the-muslim-population-in-europe/ 5 facts about the Muslim population in Europe] by Conrad Hackett, Pew Forum, November 17, 2015</ref>}}

Professor Philip Jenkins at Penn State University projects that by 2100, Muslims will be about 25% of Europe's population. Jenkins indicates that this figure does not take account divergent birthrates amongst Europe's various immigrant Christians.<ref>Philip Jenkins, ''Demographics, Religion, and the Future of Europe'', Orbis: A Journal of World Affairs, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 533, summer 2006</ref>

Professor Philip Jenkins at Penn State University projects that by 2100, Muslims will be about 25% of Europe's population. Jenkins indicates that this figure does not take account divergent birthrates amongst Europe's various immigrant Christians.<ref>Philip Jenkins, ''Demographics, Religion, and the Future of Europe'', Orbis: A Journal of World Affairs, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 533, summer 2006</ref>

=== Growth of Islam in Britain ===

=== Growth of Islam in Britain ===

The Times of India reported concerning Britain: ""In 1983, the number of people following Islam stood at 0.6% of the population compared to a little under 5% in 2014".<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Church-of-England-in-decline-Islam-fastest-growing-in-UK-Survey/articleshow/47508471.cms Church of England in decline, Islam fastest growing in UK: Survey]</ref>

The Times of India reported concerning Britain: ""In 1983, the number of people following Islam stood at 0.6% of the population compared to a little under 5% in 2014".<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Church-of-England-in-decline-Islam-fastest-growing-in-UK-Survey/articleshow/47508471.cms Church of England in decline, Islam fastest growing in UK: Survey]</ref>

=== Growing anti-Muslim sentiments in Europe and its possible effects ===

=== Growing anti-Muslim sentiments in Europe and its possible effects ===

Far-right European political parties seek to expel Muslims from Europe.<ref>[http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2017/02/19/511219/Europe-Netherlands-Geert-Wilders-Morocco-Muslims-France-immigrants Far-right parties in Europe seek to expel Muslims: Scholar], Press TV</ref>  In June 2014,'' Forbes'' reported that it is undeniable that politically right wing parties are ascendant in Europe.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/stratfor/2014/06/04/europes-deep-right-wing-logic/ Europe's Deep Right-Wing Logic] By Robert D. Kaplan</ref>

Far-right European political parties seek to expel Muslims from Europe.<ref>[http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2017/02/19/511219/Europe-Netherlands-Geert-Wilders-Morocco-Muslims-France-immigrants Far-right parties in Europe seek to expel Muslims: Scholar], Press TV</ref>  In June 2014,'' Forbes'' reported that it is undeniable that politically right wing parties are ascendant in Europe.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/stratfor/2014/06/04/europes-deep-right-wing-logic/ Europe's Deep Right-Wing Logic] By Robert D. Kaplan</ref>

In recent years, there is growing anti-Muslim and anti-immigration political activities in Europe and growing violence against Muslims.  Muslims not assimilating into European society, [[Islamic terrorism]] in Europe and high-profile incidences of Muslim migrants raping native European women is contributing to anti-Islamic sentiments and violence against Muslims.<ref>[http://www.dw.com/en/attacks-against-muslims-on-the-rise-after-paris-strikes/a-18878424 Attacks against Muslims on the rise after Paris strikes]</ref><ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/429493/cologne-rape-jihad-muslim-migrants-europe-fantasy-islam When Worlds Collide: Unassimilable Muslim Migrants Crash Europe’s Fantasy Islam]</ref><ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2015/03/muslim_sacralized_rape_and_feminized_sweden.html Muslim Sacralized rape and feminized Sweden]</ref>  

In recent years, there is growing anti-Muslim and anti-immigration political activities in Europe and growing violence against Muslims.  Muslims not assimilating into European society, [[Islamic terrorism]] in Europe and high-profile incidences of Muslim migrants raping native European women is contributing to anti-Islamic sentiments and violence against Muslims.<ref>[http://www.dw.com/en/attacks-against-muslims-on-the-rise-after-paris-strikes/a-18878424 Attacks against Muslims on the rise after Paris strikes]</ref><ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/article/429493/cologne-rape-jihad-muslim-migrants-europe-fantasy-islam When Worlds Collide: Unassimilable Muslim Migrants Crash Europe’s Fantasy Islam]</ref><ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2015/03/muslim_sacralized_rape_and_feminized_sweden.html Muslim Sacralized rape and feminized Sweden]</ref>  

Given Europe's violence in the past and its [[Eurozone Crisis|economic problems]], it is argued that anti-Muslim violence will increase and that an expulsion of Muslims from various European countries may occur.<ref>[http://www.jewishpolicycenter.org/90/europes-future Europe's future]</ref><ref>[https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2011/08/the-major-roadblock-to-muslim-assimilation-in-europe/243769/ The Major Roadblock to Muslim Assimilation in Europe], The Atlantic, 2011</ref> In 2015, Spanish police were accused of breaking international law by beating African migrants who climbed border fences and deporting them on the spot without asylum procedures.<ref>[http://shoebat.com/2015/01/19/government-spain-makes-new-law-muslims-will-no-longer-allowed-come-borders/ Government Of Spain Makes New Law: Muslims Will No Longer Be Allowed To Come Through Our Borders]</ref>

Given Europe's violence in the past and its [[Eurozone Crisis|economic problems]], it is argued that anti-Muslim violence will increase and that an expulsion of Muslims from various European countries may occur.<ref>[http://www.jewishpolicycenter.org/90/europes-future Europe's future]</ref><ref>[https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2011/08/the-major-roadblock-to-muslim-assimilation-in-europe/243769/ The Major Roadblock to Muslim Assimilation in Europe], The Atlantic, 2011</ref> In 2015, Spanish police were accused of breaking international law by beating African migrants who climbed border fences and deporting them on the spot without asylum procedures.<ref>[http://shoebat.com/2015/01/19/government-spain-makes-new-law-muslims-will-no-longer-allowed-come-borders/ Government Of Spain Makes New Law: Muslims Will No Longer Be Allowed To Come Through Our Borders]</ref>

== Growth of French evangelical Protestant Christianity ==

== Growth of French evangelical Protestant Christianity ==

[[File:Flag of France.png|thumbnail|200px|right|French scholars say, [[evangelicalism]] is likely the fastest-growing religion in [[France]] – defying all stereotypes about one of Europe's most secular nations. In 2011, The number of evangelical churches increased from 769 to 2,068 in 2011.<ref>[http://www.csmonitor.com/World/2012/0712/In-a-France-suspicious-of-religion-evangelicalism-s-message-strikes-a-chord In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord]</ref> ]]

[[File:Flag of France.png|thumbnail|200px|right|French scholars say, [[evangelicalism]] is likely the fastest-growing religion in [[France]] – defying all stereotypes about one of Europe's most secular nations. In 2011, The number of evangelical churches increased from 769 to 2,068 in 2011.<ref>[https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2012/0712/In-a-France-suspicious-of-religion-evangelicalism-s-message-strikes-a-chord In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord]</ref> ]]

On July 12, 2012, the ''Christian Science Monitor'' reported:

On July 12, 2012, the ''Christian Science Monitor'' reported:

{{cquote|French scholars say, evangelicalism is likely the fastest-growing religion in [[France]] – defying all stereotypes about Europe’s most secular nation...

{{cquote|French scholars say, evangelicalism is likely the fastest-growing religion in [[France]] – defying all stereotypes about Europe’s most secular nation...

Daniel Liechti, vice-president of the French National Evangelical Council, found that since 1970, a new evangelical church has opened in France every 10 days. The number of churches increased from 769 to 2,068 last year.<ref>[http://www.csmonitor.com/World/2012/0712/In-a-France-suspicious-of-religion-evangelicalism-s-message-strikes-a-chord In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord]</ref>}}

Daniel Liechti, vice-president of the French National Evangelical Council, found that since 1970, a new evangelical church has opened in France every 10 days. The number of churches increased from 769 to 2,068 last year.<ref>[https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2012/0712/In-a-France-suspicious-of-religion-evangelicalism-s-message-strikes-a-chord In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord]</ref>}}

A 2009 article at the Voice of America website entitled ''Evangelical Churches Flourishing in Europe'' declared:

A 2009 article at the Voice of America website entitled ''Evangelical Churches Flourishing in Europe'' declared:

Bulangalire admits there have been a few problems with local authorities. But he says once they see the churches can serve their communities in a positive fashion they are very open. He says the French Interior Ministry has also been welcoming. Some Roman Catholic parishes have adopted Evangelical-style bible study classes. Jean-Arnold de Clermont, head of the Protestant Federation of France, says traditional Protestant churches are realizing they can learn from their Evangelical counterparts.

Bulangalire admits there have been a few problems with local authorities. But he says once they see the churches can serve their communities in a positive fashion they are very open. He says the French Interior Ministry has also been welcoming. Some Roman Catholic parishes have adopted Evangelical-style bible study classes. Jean-Arnold de Clermont, head of the Protestant Federation of France, says traditional Protestant churches are realizing they can learn from their Evangelical counterparts.

<ref>[http://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-2006-07-24-voa48/322976.html ''Evangelical Churches Flourishing in Europe''], Voice of America website, 2009</ref>}}

<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-2006-07-24-voa48/322976.html ''Evangelical Churches Flourishing in Europe''], Voice of America website, 2009</ref>}}

See also: [http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/07/immigrant-evangelical-churches-are-fast.html Immigrant evangelical churches are a fast growing movement in France]

See also: [http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/07/immigrant-evangelical-churches-are-fast.html Immigrant evangelical churches are a fast growing movement in France]