Charismatics grow globally in numbers and influence

From Joel News:

A new ten-nation survey of Pentecostal and charismatic Christians,
considered the fastest-growing stream of Christianity worldwide, shows they
are deeply influencing the Roman Catholic and mainstream Protestant
churches and are poised to make a big impact on global affairs. The poll by
the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life found that 'spirit-filled'
Christians, who speak in tongues and believe in healing through prayer,
make up a significant percentage of the population of Brazil, Guatemala,
Kenya and the Philippines. The study also found that charismatic and
Pentecostal Christians increasingly are willing to bring their values into
public debates, which could shape government policies in the years ahead.

Full report: http://pewforum.org/surveys/pentecostal/