Peru is on the western coast of South America. They are primarily known for coffee as their economy staple. We thank them for that! But there is also large corruption, taxation and inequality, and cocaine production. Over 50% live in poverty and nearly 20% in extreme poverty. They have religious freedom but the Catholic Church is the officially recognized state church and receives preferential treatment. This was used in the past to discriminate against non-Catholics in taxes, property, education and politics. The Catholic church is in crisis there, with as little as 5% attending church. The evangelical movement has grown […]
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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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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