Now Muslim families are no longer plagued by that handicap. In the socio-cultural realm, Christians place strong emphasis on the education of their children, and this accounts for a somewhat lower birth rate. World statistics indicate that groups with a greater educational and cultural achievement, in this case Christians, have fewer children. The gap continues to grow. Emigration Worsening social and political factors have caused increased Christian emigration.
Christians occupy an inferior position in Islamic society.
This is stipulated both in the Koran and in historical tradition. According to Islam, a Christian is one who pays special taxes and is tolerated, but in a position subordinate to Muslims. In most, but not all, Muslim countries Christians have been allowed to worship freely, but were subject to diverse humiliations. In times past they had to cede to Muslims passing by, or travel on foot while Muslims were permitted to ride horses. In the modern era, Christians in Muslim lands have worked for equal rights.