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THE CONTEXT
in france

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faith

56%

56% of the population declare themselves atheist, agnostic or indifferent to faith.

32%

32% of the population declare themselves to be Catholic, of which 19% do not practice their faith.

1%

Evangelicals represent 1% of the population.

EVANGELICAL CHURCHES

35-50

Average size: 35-50 people

90%

In Paris (pop. 2.5 million): out of 74 protestant churches, 90% rent their premises.

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Churches are increasingly leaving city centers because of real estate prices, thereby losing their influence and visibility.

broken families

45%

45% of marriages end in divorce.

50%

50% or more children are born outside the context of marriage.

28%

28% of children live with only one parent.

33%

33% of single-parent families live below the poverty line.

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