Algeria lies between Morocco and Libya in the Saharan Desert of Africa. Most people are Arab. There is a fast-growing economy due to the oil and gas reserves, but most of the wealth does not reach the ordinary citizens. Freedom of religion has been dwindling and persecution increasing. 97% of the population is Muslim, with the rest considered mostly non-religious. Christians are almost non-existent. However there is the Church of Algeria, which is the only one officially recognized. Most households there have satellite tv, common in this part of the world. This is crucial because many Christian programs are able […]
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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 to share 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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