AGNOSTIC

It's April Fool's Day today, but this is hardly a joke.  Here are the list of the top ten atheist and agnostic countries in the world today.  Some of these won't surprise you - and then again, some may.  I would typically say 'enjoy' as you read, but not this time ...

1.  China
That isn't shocking, I'm sure, but China has around 150 million atheists.  That calculates to roughly 15% of their population.  Prior to World War II, more than 90% of Chinese were Buddhist.

2.  Japan
There are 80 million atheists/agnostics here.  This accounts for upwards of 65% of their total population.

3.  Vietnam
More than 60 million Vietnamese are atheists, accounting for 81% of the population.  The constitution of Vietnam, adopted in 1980, allowed for some freedom of worship.

4.  Russia
Introduced by Stalin, between 40 and 60 million Russians are agnostic today.

5.  Germany
The home of famous atheists, Emmanuel Kant and Karl Marx, Germany has 35 million atheists, or nearly half the population.

6.  France
Thirty million people - half the French population - are agnostic or atheist.    

7.  United States
Maybe it's startling, but then again, maybe it isn't.  While they comprise only about 7% of our population, the actual number of atheists here is approximately 20 million.  More men than women are atheists and those under 35 years of age comprise nearly all agnostics here.

8.  Great Britain
There are 20 million agnostics in the U.K.

9.  South Korea
Although many Christians live here, 40% of its residents are agnostic - right around 20 million people. 

10.  Canada
Our neighbors to the north have 8 million atheists, comprising about a quarter of Canadians. 

Pray for the salvation of many and for the ministry and protection of our missionaries all over the world..

And be blessed.