Here are some news articles reporting most accurate results of percentage of those claiming Christian beliefs in Japan. The articles were written based on Gallup Polls conducted in 2006.
Why is this important? Because there are reports all over stating the percentage of those who call themselves Christian range from .5-2%. While this may have been true in the past, there is no doubt (based on real experiences) that Jesus is indeed increasing His government in Japan. Especially among the younger generations.
While still trying to locate the results of the original polls by the Gallup association, these news articles reflect the results with consistency.
Please keep in mind, the house church (organic church, simple church, cell groups, etc...) which meets in a wide variety of creative locations is very much alive and well in Japan. The numbers of these groups are challenging to track and record as most are informal meetings of those who prefer, for many reasons, not to go to traditional main stream churches.
Links:
Gallup poll of Japan finds Christianity on the upswing | Christian Examiner staff report
More People Claim Christian Faith in Japan | Christian Post
Gallup Poll of Japan Finds Christianity on the Upswing | Church Solutions
Friday, January 15, 2010
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