Go Figure

Recent statistics on abortions and births in the U.S., what voters mean by "moral values," embezzlement, and more.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 2/27/2008 08:21AM

1.2 million Abortions performed in the United States in 2005, the most recent year for which data are available. (They are down 25% since 1990).

4.3 million U.S. births in 2006, the highest number since 1961.

(Sources: Guttmacher Institute, Associated Press)

46% Voters who say "moral values" are "very important" when deciding whom to vote for (85% say "important").

30% Of those who say "moral values" are very important, those who mean candidates' position on issues like abortion (14%) or gay rights (3%).

78% Of those who say "moral values" are very important, those who mean personal characteristics of the candidates, like honesty (28%) and integrity (11%).

(Source: Harris Interactive)

83% Americans who believe the display of a nativity scene on city property, such as city hall, should be legal.

60% Americans who believe the display of a scene honoring Islam on city property should be legal during Ramadan. Evangelicals and weekly churchgoers are not significantly more or less likely to show this disparity.

(Source: Ellison Research)

$24 billion Projected embezzlement from churches and Christian institutions in 2008.

$23 billion Income of global foreign missions in 2008.

(Source: International Bulletin of Missionary Research)