Article: Alive & kicking: the facts; Despite rumours to the contrary religious faith is thriving in the world today. And its relation to violence and warfare is as hotly contested as ever.

Faith in numbers

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Christianity is the religion with the largest following in the world. Islam is the fastest growing.

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CHRISTIANITY: 2 billion

ISLAM: 1.3 billion

HINDUISM: 900 million

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