Paraguay is a land-locked nation between Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia. It is one of the most homogenous populations of South America, with 90% being of Spanish and Guaranf descent. One percent of the population owns 77% of the land, which creates widespread poverty and a subclass of landless peasant farmers. There is complete separation of church and state, but the Catholic Church still wields a lot of political and social influence. The Roman Catholic Church dominates much of the lives of the people, with much of it steeped in superstition, devotion to Mary and occult-related pre-Christian deities and customs. […]
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The second largest island in the world, along with many other islands in the Pacific area, make up Papa New Guinea. There are about 1000 people groups speaking approximately 830 different languages, which is 20% of the world’s total. It is one of the most complex nations ethnically and linguistically. Despite those challenges, Christian missions have had a big influence over the years. Almost everyone in the country has some link to Christianity, though the old ethnic and animistic religions still have influence. Bible translation projects are actively being worked on, with several New Testament translations being completed every year. Given […]
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Panama is the narrowest point of the Central American isthmus between North and South America. Due to its key geographic location, Panama’s economy is service-based, toward banking, commerce and tourism. The Panama Canal sees 4% of the world’s trade pass through. However, the wealth is held in only the hands of a few while 40% live in poverty, and a porous border with Colombia means that drug cartels hold much influence. With help from the US, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and helped to build a canal between 1904 and 1914. In 1977, the canal was transferred to Panama. […]
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(Wall between Israel and West Bank) The Palestine Authority comprises two separate parts in the middle of Israel – the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. They claim Jerusalem as their capital and control most of the major towns, but Israel controls the access points. They lost most of their land in 1948 and the conquest of the remainder by Israel in 1967. This event dominates the lives of most of the Palestinians living there. There are over 10 million Palestinian Arabs globally. Between 2 and 3 million live in Jordan, over 1 million in Israel, and the rest spread […]
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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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