Religion in the USA
Religion is an important part of life for many Americans, like it was for Lauren and David Perkins. More than 70% of the population describe themselves as Christians, and freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution. Many different denominations of Christianity are represented amongst the US population, while other faiths like Judaism, Islam and Hinduism are also present and growing due to factors like migration and conversion. Many American Christians also take part in mission trips, like the Perkins couple did to Nicaragua.
A Church In America
Comfort in Friends
David and Lauren went to Nicaragua on a mission trip, with friends from their church group; religion was an important part of their lives. Disappointed and resigned to not having children, Lauren spoke at length to her friends of her frustration with her fertility struggles, when asked to discuss a personal problem she was facing during a morning devotional. Little did she know that her story would be relayed to a local priest, and that that priest would call upon her congregation to pray for the couple later that evening during her service.
Part Of The Nicaraguan Coastline