Last year alone, turned to Christianity about 150 musulman.Po according to experts on intercultural relations Mogens Mogensen, from 1980 to 2007. Christians are about 1 thousand adherents of the Islamic faith.

"This phenomenon is especially strong in recent times, since in the course of work or study in Denmark, Muslims come into close contact with Christians - he said. - The relationship between integration and handling (in the Christian faith) is obvious. "



This confirms the head of the church service integration - combining 230 religious congregations of immigrants in Denmark - Henrik Lund. "For the past two years, a process accelerated considerably - he said. - We pay far more Muslims wishing to become better acquainted with Christianity. "



One of Christian congregations of former Muslims, acting in Copenhagen Vigerslev church, called "More Love» («Greater Love»). "Over the past two years the number of Muslims who have turned to Christianity has increased and exceeded when taken together figures from previous years - said the priest Nabil Astafanos. - They enjoy religious freedom in Denmark and for the first time in life can become a follower of any religion of their choice. "


The parish to which the Iranian Safia, bears the name "Church of Love» («Church of Love»). Apart from a few Danes, among parishioners mostly Afghans and Iranians, and services are held alternately in Danish and Farsi. "I first came here a few years ago, but it took me a while to muster the courage and be baptized" - says a former Muslim. The parish founded by Massoud Furozandeh, who himself is a convert. "Last year we passed the big christening ceremony almost every month - he said. - I can not say exactly how many converts have come over the past two years, but a lot of them. "

Danish Islamic researcher Jorgen Simonsen Beck from the Institute for Intercultural and religious issues at the University of Copenhagen said that the trend will intensify. "The Muslims who remained in Denmark, faced with a certain pressure from other faiths, and in front of them question the choice of religion. The world is becoming much more global, more and more people will be asked such a question. "