Current Christian Persecution News and Headlines
The Simple fact is… More Christians are being slaughtered today than anytime in History.
Everyday, families are being slaughtered because of their belief in Christ and the Church. We provide current news of the persecution of Christians around the World. We are trying to bring attention to the plight of our fellow Christian brothers and Sisters who risk their lives everyday in the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Please remember these brave souls in your prayers.
Christian Struggle Around the World Judges Dismisses Case of Christian Firefighter Who Sued Over No-Beard Rule Friendly Atheist - PatheosThis was never about his religion. It was about his safety. […] The Christianization of US Foreign Policy The New RepublicLast Thursday, Donald Trump announced, via Twitter, a radical shift in foreign policy, saying it was time to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the occupied ... […] Islamic Jihads and Jewish Pogroms | James Haught PatheosBy James A. Haught This is the fourth segment of a nine-part series on religious horrors, cruelties, atrocities and tragedies of all types. Muhammad, who claimed ... […] People's Republic of Luhansk Bans Baptist Churches MissionsBoxA spokesperson said that Luhansk churches had received “a clear message that they will not tolerate such meetings for worship anymore.&rdquo […] Opinion: ISIS hopefully breathed its last but leaves behind brutal legacy World Israel NewsWhether or not ISIS will ever strike again, its brutal legacy will live on for generations in the shattered lives and recurring nightmares of their […] How should we respond to the persecution of Christians? Evangelical FocusPersecution of Christians is on the rise in many parts of the world.1. Examples of the persecution that Christians face today include: - suicide attacks on churches […] The Value of the Vulgar | The Value of the Vulgar PatheosThis post is in response to an article published through Verily on March 13, 2019 titled, "The Value of Innocence" by Margaret Handel. You can read it here. […] Pope Francis Mourns African Christians Murdered for Their Faith BreitbartPope Francis prayed publicly for the Christians massacred recently in Africa as the Vatican held a day for martyred missionaries Sunday. […] How are men and women persecuted differently for their faith in Christ? Expert explains The Christian PostA new report from the Christian persecution watchdog Open Doors USA details differences in how men and women are persecuted for […] The 10 most dangerous countries for Christians Aleteia ENAccording to Open Doors' 2019 World Watch List, these are the countries which perpetrate the greatest crimes against our brothers and sisters in Christ. […] The Not So Soft Bigotry of Liberal Media's Racism Canada Free PressBy Jim ONeill —— Bio and Archives--March 22, 2019. Cover Story | Comments | Print Friendly | Subscribe | Email Us. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to ... […] Resolution decrying Christian persecution heads to House floor Post RegisterBOISE — A resolution decrying the persecution of Christians worldwide is headed to the House floor. […] US Catholics Now as Concerned About Persecution as Climate Change or Refugees ChristianityToday.comBut more than a third incorrectly believe Christians suffer less than half of world's religious freedom violations. […] US Catholics' Awareness of Christian Persecution Is Increasing National Catholic RegisterWASHINGTON — Nearly half of American Catholics say global persecution of Christians is “very severe,” a 16% increase from a year […] The Home Office’s shameful treatment of a Christian asylum-seeker Spectator.co.ukSuspend your disbelief for a moment, and try to imagine you're an Iranian, in Iran. You were born into an observant Muslim family and brought up with […] Survey: Number of Catholics concerned about Christian persecution rises National Catholic ReporterMore than half of U.S. Catholics say they are very concerned about the persecution of Christians around the world, with this 58 percent […] Christians Are Studying Torah — In Israel And Online — To Get Closer To Jesus ForwardChristians are doing Bible study with Jewish teachers of Torah, but critics have theological and political problems with the growing […] Anger as France sees 10 Catholic churches attacked in ONE week - 'God will forgive, NOT ME Express.co.ukA SEVEN day spree of vandalism has seen Catholic churches targeted across France sparking fears of a *fresh* wave of anti-Christian […] Report: Christian Persecution in India Jumps by 57% in 2019 BreitbartTargeted violence against Christians in India during the first two months of 2019 showed a jump of 57 percent over the same period in 2018. […] Hundreds of Christians killed in Nigeria attacks WXYZFrom February through mid-March, as many as 280 people in Christian communities in northern and middle Nigeria were killed in attacks. […]
Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide. An average of at least 180 Christians around the world are killed each month for their faith. (Source: Open Doors USA)
Christians in more than 60 countries face persecution from their governments or surrounding neighbors simply because of their belief in Christ. (Source: U.S. Department of State)
One of the worst countries in the world for the persecution of Christians is North Korea. With the exception of four official state-controlled churches in Pyongyang, Christians in North Korea face the risk of detention in the prison camps, severe torture and, in some cases, execution for practicing their religious beliefs. North Koreans suspected of having contact with South Korean or other foreign missionaries in China, and those caught in possession of a Bible, have been known to be executed. (Source: Christian Solidarity Worldwide)
In 41 of the 50 worst nations for persecution, Christians are being persecuted by Radical Islamic extremists. (Source: Open Doors)