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As the third millennium of the Common Era begins, many people are speculating about the changes that the next decade, century, or millennium will bring. Some attempt to predict the future of religion in general, and Christianity in particular This includes members of the World Network of Religious Futurists (WNRF). This group facilitates its members' interaction "with scholars and activists from around the world who study the future of their religious tradition in view of world civilization." They maintain a "Future of Religion Research Page," hold annual conferences, and issue an annual Earl Award for "outstanding service in advancing the contribution of world religions to the future of humanity." ₂

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We have condensed the writings of number of individuals who have predicted the future of religion. Their prophecies cover a wide range of topics -- from forecasting general church trends, to predicting the collapse of Christianity.

Part 1:

	Cardinal Francis Arinze, A cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
	Harold Bloom, a professor of Humanities and Professor of English.
	Rowland Croucher, director of John Mark Ministries.
	James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family.

Part 2:

	William Easum, is a church consultant and Christian futurist.
	Lucy Forster-Smith, a college chaplain.
	David Gibson, a religious newswriter.
	Douglas Hall, a professor of Christian Theology.
	Daphne Hampson, a lecturer in Systematic Theology.

Part 3:

	Jefferson 21st Century Institute: an organization dedicated to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
	Todd Johnson, a senior research coordinator.
	David Martin, a professor of Sociology.
	OCRT, the sponsors of this web site, and rank amateurs at prophecy.
	Rochester branch of the Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Part 4:

	Wolfhart Pannenberg, a professor of Systematic Theology.
	G. de Purucker, a Theosophist.
	Thomas Reeves, a professor of History.
	John Spong, Episcopal Bishop of Newark, NJ.

References

Quoted in The Bulletin, Sydney, Australia on 1995-JAN-24, Page 35.
"Future of Religion Research Page" by the World Network of Religious Futurists at: http://www.wnrf.org/

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Originally written: 2000-JAN-15
Latest update: 2004-OCT-23
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