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I think it's clear that the RCC is not capable of real reform and they will always have a problem with members leaving.

As long as Catholics have large families and babies are baptized as Catholic, they may be able to keep up with the pace of those leaving after they see the light.

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As long as Catholics have large families and babies are baptized as Catholic, they may be able to keep up with the pace of those leaving after they see the light.

Great point.

I think what often doesn't get taken into account when calculating membership numbers is how observant the "member" is. For example, in Europe there are a large number of RC's, but the churches there are museums. However, because people were made members before they were out of diapers they are counted even though most don't attend services regularly.

Also, in areas such as sub Sahara Africa, central and south America and Asia where we are seeing the fastest growth of Christianity it is Evangelical Christianity that is driving the growth.

[wmfights]

As long as Catholics have large families and babies are baptized as Catholic, they may be able to keep up with the pace of those leaving after they see the light.

Great point.

I think what often doesn't get taken into account when calculating membership numbers is how observant the "member" is. For example, in Europe there are a large number of RC's, but the churches there are museums. However, because people were made members before they were out of diapers they are counted even though most don't attend services regularly.

Also, in areas such as sub Sahara Africa, central and south America and Asia where we are seeing the fastest growth of Christianity it is Evangelical Christianity that is driving the growth.