Belgium has a particular personal interest for me. Many of my past co-workers and managers lived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Belgians are highly skilled and educated, and very internationally savvy due to their strategic location in Europe. Belgium is the capital of the EU and NATO headquarters. I am also a little partial to Antwerp Belgium diamonds, the so-called diamond capital of the world. But there are many differences between Belgium and the United States. Religion is largely irrelevant for Belgians. Most don’t even think about God. Over 30% are non-religious or atheist. The Catholic church is in […]
Category:Pray for Our World (countries A-D)
Europe is by far the most secular and least religious continent in our world. The United Kingdom and Sweden lead the way with less than 50% Christian. Only Romania remains at almost 100% Christian, which is mostly Eastern Orthodox. Europe once held the world’s dominant economy from the time of the Middle Ages until the two World Wars of the 20th century, and they are now beginning to see the long-term effects from the Enlightenment Period, Socialism, Marxism, Nazism, secularism, liberal church doctrine, and scandals in the Catholic church and Church of England. The large and majestic ancient churches are […]
Category:Pray for Our World (countries A-D)
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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