Numbers taken from surveys of consumers (which include a question about religion) show the gradual decline levelling off in the early part of the decade.

ECONOMIST: The view from Brazil

Bahraini journalists risk prosecution for offences which include "undermining" the government and religion.

BBC: Bahrain profile

Critics have claimed it is a fake religion based on making money from its followers, which include film stars Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

BBC: NEWS | UK | UK officials feared church 'evil'