Because of the reality of God experienced by believers. This gave them enormous strength and the willingness to suffer under persecution.
Tchaikovsky was Russian Orthodox, though in adulthood he fell away from the traditional Judeo-Christian idea of God and religion. Regardless, Tchaikovsky felt a strong attachment to the beauty of Orthodox worship and composed the magnificent Liturgy of St. John Chrysostomos.
The most important religion is the Eastern Orthodox - approx. 90 %. Also exist catholics, protestants and a great number of sectarians (they are under a strong and nocive external influence).
I know only one it is country in Europe Georgia, this country is in the middle of Muslim countries: Turkey, Iran and etc. there is only one neighboured orthodox country Russia, but if you look in the history, you will know that Russia never had helped Georgia. but Georgia saved the orthodox religion and it has still been orthodox since fourth century
* It is wise for a person to try different faiths and also study them on the Internet before deciding on one particular one. The Russian Orthodox Faith is extremely strict. However, in most faiths in the world 'the flesh is weak' is not unheard of. We are human, not perfect and one needs a faith where the God we decide to pray too has forgiveness if a person has a sexual relationship before marriage. Because you mentioned 'you struggle with your flesh daily' you are not ready to commit to an extremely strict religion that forbids you to have sexual contact before marriage. Please read the link regarding the history of Russian Orthodox Faith and where is stands in the modern age: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Orthodox_Church
Buddhism and Daoism remain the strongest religions in China. Confucianism includes elements of ancestor worship and therefore can be regarded as a religion, although it is not as strong as formerly. There is also a strong Muslim presence in western China.Christianity is making inroads, while Falun Gong is possibly the fastest growing religion in China.
We believe in the religion of warewolves :)
In the USA, the common term is 'Bible belt'; states which typically belong to it are called 'Bible belt states'.
yes they are the the strongest in the world
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The middle east is very strong in Islam
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The Ethiopian Orthodox Church