I don't think that is "there" in Romans.

I am fascinated when Christians use the reality that we will be persecuted as an excuse to behave badly, act like the very legalistic, judgemental Pharasees Jesus fought to expose and then point to the public reaction as validation that they are being persecuted. Zero responsibility for turning people off. Must make for an easy life.

The world is losing its religion is true if one considers Islam to be a cult rather than a religion.
Personally, I think the world is likely to be split up between them and the Chinese unless current trends change.