Presbyterians have come a long way in the last 100 years. (Not a good way.)
Well, this branch of Presbyterians.
Not all Presbyterians agree with such world religion preparations.
This move in no wise characterizes historical Presbyterianism.
My Presbyterian Churches in America (PCA) church has grown over tenfold in the last decade due to its conservative bent. Here’s a good comparison between PCUSA and PCA.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3171810/posts
Salient quotes:
The PCUSA is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S. PCUSA has approximately 10,038 congregations, 1,760,200 members, and 20,562 ministers. The denomination has been steadily losing members and churches since 1983, and has lost 37 percent of its membership since 1992.
The PCA is the second largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S. The PCA has approximately 1,808 congregations, 367,033 members, and 4,416 ministers. The denomination has been one of the faster growing denominations in the United States, growing tenfold since 1983.