Global persecution of Christians 'significantly worse,' authoritarian regimes more repressive: report
The persecution of Christians worldwide has "significantly worsened" in the last year, a human rights charity has warned.
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Pastor arrested for 'illegal worship' advocates for Evangelical churches forcibly closed in Algeria
Algerian Pastor Youssef Ourahmane, arrested and sentenced for leading worship services in his home country, recently shared his experience, highlighting the ongoing repression of religious minorities in Algeria.
Christian brothers beaten, arrested for TikTok video in Pakistan
Twin Christian brothers making a TikTok video at a festival in Pakistan have been arrested and charged with blasphemy for allegedly desecrating pages of the Quran during a village fair in Kalay Wala, Punjab.
Hindu nationalists use technology to target, convert Christians in India
Hindu nationalist groups in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh are leveraging technology like the popular messaging app WhatsApp to target Christian minorities and force them to convert to Hinduism, according to a report, which reflects a trend that is not uncommon in other parts of the Hindu-majority country, where persecution of Christians is rising.
Who are the ‘least of these’ and why does it matter?
This passage from Matthew should not be used for virtue signaling, to drum up support for one’s favorite charity, or to promote a government program.
Sharing Jesus amid Buddhism’s stronghold
No churches are officially recognized by the Bhutanese government and any attempt to convert people from the state religion is illegal.
A new approach to religious persecution
In order to truly live out the Great Commandment and Great Commission, it is not enough to evangelize or simply serve our own communities of fellow believers in need.
Church leader jailed for printing Bibles released on bail; Christian founder of special-needs school arrested
Authorities in China released on bail a church leader jailed since August 2023 for printing Bibles, while the Christian co-founder of a special children’s school has been arrested on charges of “inciting disturbances” for his human rights activism.
China, North Korea collaborate to persecute Christians, subject them to torture, enslavement
China has subjected hundreds of North Koreans to atrocities since last year by forcibly returning them to a country whose leaders hold that religion, especially Christianity, is the greatest threat to its power, experts said at a recent U.S. hearing.
Faith on the frontlines: Nigeria’s Christian martyrs
Pray for Nigeria, where faith is a battleground.
