Persecution
From verbal harassment to hanging, persecution for professing faith in Christ is as old as Christianity itself, often comingling with ethnic violence and geo-political conflict. In the 20th century, Christians in formerly Communist countries went underground with their faith, eventually gaining support and advocacy from missionary Brother Andrew and his Open Doors USA. Today the nonprofit compiles an annual list of the world’s worst persecutors of Christians; Muslim countries with stringent Shari’ah law comprise 8 of the top 10 worst.
Featured Articles
It took more than a concern for human rights to motivate churches' and ministries' powerful grassroots.
German Homeschoolers Face Deportation After 15 Years in the USThe Christian family says their status has been revoked without warning.
Refugee Resettlement Begins to Rebound After Historic LowsStill, fewer persecuted Christians have been able to flee to the US.
Myanmar’s Christians: As Our Churches Burn and People Flee, We Need the US’s HelpThe Biden administration and the global church can do more to help the Chin people in Myanmar.
Violence Against Indian Christians Is Becoming a Problem for American PoliticiansAs the US pursues a closer relationship with India, activists are concerned some are overlooking the persecution of religious minorities in the world’s largest country.
‘We Are Not in Heaven’: Niger Analyst Explains Christians’ Concern After CoupWary of West African war and Western sanctions, Christian minority in the jihadist-plagued Sahel region nervously prays for peace.Français
Evangelical Alliance Accepts Iran Invite. Critics Claim Broken Engagement.Wise as serpents or naïve as doves? WEA defends why it co-sponsored a UN human rights forum organized by the Islamic Republic, after accusations of legitimizing a persecutor.
Manipur Mobs Destroyed Hundreds of Our Churches. Yet God Calls Us Christians to Repent.Are we using this calamity to hide from our sins?españolIndonesian
International Anti-Persecution Strategies Are Failing Nigerian ChristiansHow the efforts of global advocacy groups depend on the capacity of local leaders.
Extremists Are Destroying Indian Christians’ Homes and Shattering Their LivesFor nearly two decades, mob violence has driven believers from their communities and upended their sense of security.
Indian Politicians Promised Relief for Persecuted Christians. So Far, So Good.A new government in Karnataka has pledged millions of dollars for religious minorities and to repeal a controversial anti-conversion law.
loading more
