Jesus' 'divine' Facebook popularity

The most engaged fans on Facebook aren't obsessing over Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. They're seeking inspiration at the "Jesus Daily" page

An illustration from the "Jesus Daily" Facebook page, which has the most engaged fans on the social networking site.
(Image credit: Facebook/Jesus Daily)

Who's the most popular celeb on Facebook? By one measure, it's not megastar Justin Bieber — or any other entertainment star, for that matter. It's Jesus. According to analytics from AllFacebook.com (first reported by The New York Times), the "Jesus Daily" Facebook page has accrued more likes, comments, and shared content than any other page on the social network. Here, a brief guide to Jesus' "divine" popularity online:

First off, what is this Jesus Daily?

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