Even though we don’t know where Daniel lives, let’s assume for the sake of argument that he is in North America. He represents the fact that we can no longer delude ourselves into thinking that America is somehow Christianized. A look at Europe, as you have done here, shows us what we can expect in short order.

Many Daniels, unfortunately, have never seen a real Christian, and joust against the American stereotype that many churchgoers present. Possibly as we see more of a great “falling away” it will become easier to present a coherent Christian witness to a lost and dying world.

I am reminded of the Chinese pastor who told an American: “Please don’t pray for an end to our persecution. We are praying that you will enter into persecution so as to fully experience the power of God”.

Great post. I pray that we all will take our ministries to the “tough” places. The problem is most of us do not want to be uncomfortable in these tough places. As I enjoy The Word of God, I realize that it is often in these tough places that He works through us. We tend to choose our own good deeds because it takes very little faith on our part. I pray that our great God continues to place us where we cannot rely on our flesh. I am not concerned about numbers, only that my God can say, “Well done.”

Apparently you do not like what was written. A drive-by comment does not make your argument very convincing. Should you choose to comment in the future, I ask that you engage the substance of the article rather than set up your atheism signs on my front yard. Thanks.