The End of Empire?

Not too long ago, with the rise of science and humanism, some scholars expected Christianity to vanish or at least wane considerably. Yet Christianity is currently enjoying an unprecedented revival, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With Christianity flourishing in the global South and waning in Europe, the faith, contrary to Hilaire Belloc’s statement, is no longer Europe, and Europe is no longer the faith.

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Sojourners Magazine June 2010
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