Why not take a look at the current data before making comments which question your knowledge and credibility?.Oh that's right you have never seen this documentation but still divine its content. That appears normal for your type since it appears you follow the same tactic when addressing religious topics
If you had comprehended what I wrote you would have understood it is the 990 which contains the data from which one can make cogent statements. Many statisticians do so and write internal reports for the Service which are used to make informed statements. One does not need to look at the documentation but can rely on the reports of the professionals to make credible comments.
It is important to understand the need to make educated statements as to secure credibility. Your self serving uncorroborated statements only serves to diminish your credibility.
Once you have read the Pub and the attendant 990 and the internal reports you will be able to talk in an informed manner about such areas in which you have no knowledge.
One operative phrase word for you is "Empirical evidence" and the measure of your position has been taken and found bankrupt in possessing this key ingredient both in the spiritual and secular areas.
Have a firm grasp of the subject matter and do research before making comments which are making your thoughts appear foolish
Another key ingredient is humility. Unlike this current matter it would bode well for you to read and act on Lk 14:11
God Bless
What proof do you have that the entities equate to 30,000+ Protestant denominations? By your own admission, you said you did not do the due diligence you are commanding me to by studying the documents and investigating affiliation. I'll remember each time you bandy about your presumed, self serving false number to re-post your very own words proving you have no idea if what you claim is true. Like the poster warned you, if you throw out that number you will get hit back with the same kind of presumption. It would not bode well for the so-called unity of your church to concede 8000 different sects, now would it.