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42% Scientists ages 18-34 who say they believe in God.
28% Scientists 65 and older who say this.
(Source: Pew Research Center)
61.8 Number (in millions) of volunteers in America in 2008.
1 Increase (in millions) from 2007.
36% Volunteers who served with religious organizations, the highest of all volunteer groups.
(Source: Corporation for National and Community Service)
59% African Americans who say they are born again.
46% All Americans who make this claim.
(Source: The Barna Group)
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