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Cross to Crescent: The Quiet Islamic Conquest of American Churches and Christians
Rair Foundation ^ | 08/05/2024 | Amy Mek

Posted on 08/06/2024 4:34:44 AM PDT by Jan_Sobieski

A quiet yet insidious transformation is taking place: American Christian churches are being systematically converted into mosques, signaling an Islamic conquest intent on erasing the nation’s heritage and conquering its Christian population.

Recent trends in religious property transactions reveal a concerning shift in America’s religious landscape. A striking example is the sale of the Calvary Temple of Praise Inc. building in Sanford, Florida, to Masjid Al Hayy. This transaction highlights a broader trend: while Christian churches are experiencing a decline, Islamic mosques are witnessing significant growth. This trend points to a deeper and more troubling phenomenon: the slow but steady erosion of the Christian community and the encroaching influence of the Islamic community.

The Decline of Churches

Calvary Temple of Praise, like many other churches across the country, found itself in a position where it needed to downsize due to financial difficulties and a shrinking congregation. The large building, once bustling with worshippers, became a burden too heavy to bear. This is not an isolated incident. According to a 2019 Pew Research Center report, the percentage of Americans identifying as Christian dropped from 77% in 2009 to 65% in 2019. This decline in membership has forced many churches to close or sell their properties.

Financial constraints are a significant factor. Many churches struggle to maintain large properties as donations dwindle and operating costs rise. In a 2020 survey conducted by Lifeway Research, approximately 3,700 churches in the U.S. closed in 2019 alone. This trend is a strong indicator of the broader challenges facing Christian congregations in maintaining their places of worship…

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TOPICS: Education; History
KEYWORDS: churches; islam; usa
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There have been splinter groups from Islam . In the past such splinter groups were repressed, both Christian and Islamic. In the Islamic World the repression continues to this day. Because of the ongoing struggle between Sunni and Shiite Mozlems actually kill more of each other than infidels.
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