Colombia is located in the far northwest corner of South America, closest to North America. They supply 90% of the US’s cocaine. There are drug-lords, violence, political unrest, kidnappings and thousands of street children. Who is to blame? I believe the demand from the US has a large responsibility. Our addictions, excess and greed will and do have dire consequences on the world. But there is some good news too. The Church has begun to grow, and a small light is beginning to shine. Evangelicals were non-existent in 1960 and have now grown to 7.5%, which is significant considering Christians have often been the targets of drug cartels and guerrillas. And there is the inspirational success story of the Bellavista Prison […]
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Chile is wedged between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, with an average of only about 150 km in width. Mining and mineral exports are the most important economic activities, especially with copper. Chile is still trying to progress from its previous dictatorship to a democracy. There has been a growth of evangelicals in the last 40 years, and spurred by a previous Methodist church indigenous Pentecostal revival in 1909. The Catholic church was disestablished from the constitution in 1925, and they have suffered decline due to their ties to former regimes, as well as the explosive growth of Pentecostalism and an equal increase in non-religious sentiments. Chile also includes the territory of Easter Island, a remote volcanic island in […]
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Canada has almost 10 million square km, the world’s second-largest country. Most are European with a French majority in Quebec. It has a diverse landscape and mix of peoples – both indigenous and immigrant. 70% of their trade is with the USA. There is freedom of religion but also rapid secularization. The majority is Christian Catholic, but 20% are non-religious. Just like in the USA, the increase in liberal theology coincides with the decrease in church attendance. I have traveled through most of Canada from Vancouver in the west to Quebec, Montreal and Newfoundland in the east. It is very European, which is unique for North American continent, and is very secular. I did not see much evidence of religion […]
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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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