Gary, I agree, the odds of me identifying as a Christian are much higher because of where I was born.  But in my experience, those from the non-Christian areas of the world who do find Christ end up being the strongest followers of all, much like those who reject God and hit rock bottom before finding him.  Most who identify as Christians are really merely fans of team Jesus, and I’ll admit I sway that way sometimes too.  In fact, I think you are closer to God than the average guy who identifies as Christian because you are thinking about it and asking critical questions, whereas most will say they are Christian if you ask, but live their life with Jesus far from their minds.  I know you don’t like Bible quotes, but this one is so relevant to what I just said… Revelation 3:15-16:  I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!  So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.  ,