Christianity remains the world’s largest religion at 2.3 billion people, but its global share is shrinking as religious switching accelerates, especially in Western countries. While Europe and North America see steady decline, sub-Saharan Africa now anchors the faith’s growth. The data reveals not collapse, but a geographic and cultural shift reshaping Christianity’s global center of gravity.
Nearly one in four people worldwide now identify with no religion, according to a sweeping global study covering 201 countries. The religiously unaffiliated grew by 270 million between 2010 and 2020, reaching 1.9 billion, driven largely by disaffiliation from Christianity. While Christians remain the largest group, only Muslims and the unaffiliated increased their global population share.
Amid Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling DOJ files, a surprisingly meticulous 2013 V60 coffee guide to his then-girlfriend reveals his precise taste and attention to detail. From exact grams, water temperature, and timed pours to curated subscriptions and starter kits, the documents show him as a coffee connoisseur, yet none of it changes the grim reality of his 2019 arrest and criminal legacy.
The “Pike letter,” allegedly written in 1871, is said to predict three world wars: the first to topple empires and establish communism, the second to defeat fascism and pave the way for Israel, and a third future conflict between Western and Islamic powers, leading to global upheaval and a radical transformation of religion. Its existence remains unverified, yet it continues to circulate and intrigue.
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk has publicly debunked claims linking him to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. The confusion arose from a third-party FBI tip and a photographer named Mark Epstein who captured Hawk’s 2006 Fiji wedding. Hawk clarified the timeline of his four marriages, confirmed he never visited Epstein’s property, and called the online speculation “nonsense,” stressing the importance of verifiable facts.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked debate by referencing Islamic history, specifically the Hijrah, to advocate for compassionate US immigration policies. He highlighted Prophet Muhammad's journey as a lesson in welcoming strangers, linking it to NYC's sanctuary status and shared moral values across faiths.
Newly released Justice Department records reveal how Jeffrey Epstein sought to distribute his fortune through a trust signed two days before his death in 2019. While the document named dozens of beneficiaries, including his girlfriend, lawyer and accountant, it made no provision for victims. Years of litigation and compensation payments have since dramatically reduced the estate’s value.