Persecution

The persecution of Christians worldwide has "significantly worsened" in the last year, a human rights charity has warned.

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Oct 20 2024
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.
Oct 19 2024
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.
Oct 17 2024
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.
Oct 15 2024
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.
Oct 10 2024
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.
Oct 13 2024
Faith on the frontlines: Nigeria’s Christian martyrs
Pray for Nigeria, where faith is a battleground.