(7) STRENGTH: Over I billion humans. This religion initially expanded primarily by military conquest and forced conversion. Its record of atrocities and persecution of pagans almost rivals that of Christianity It However, at times (in Indonesia and Africa, and recently among Africa-Americas) is has expended as a religion of resistance in populations in the 1400’s, then declined greatly but is now on the rise again.
OUTLOOK: Although numerous, and growing rapidly, this religion suffers from a lack of military power and skill compared to Christianity. However, Christians have failed miserably in efforts to convert Muslims, and Muslims are becoming better at describing their faith as peaceful to the media. Islam continues the persecution of pagans in Sudan, Baha’ is and Zoroastrians in Iran.