Counterpoint

Philip Jenkins is possibly the most respected writer on the subject of demographics and Christianity. He's looked at the effect different birth rates are having on the world's Christian populations. His conclusion is that Third World Christians, with their much more conservative, Bible-focused beliefs, are likely to dominate the big Christian churches.

Guests

Philip Jenkins
Distinguished Professor History & Religious Studies Pennsylvania State University

Publications

Title: The Next Christendom
Author: Philip Jenkins
Publisher: Oxford University Press
URL: http://au.oup.com/searchbuy/SearchBook.asp?isbn=9780195183078

Presenter

Michael Duffy

Producer

Ian Coombe

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