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
- The Arkansas Ten Commandments Monument Trial Has Been Postponed Because of COVID Friendly Atheist – Patheos
- Evangelicals Are Furious That California Temporarily Banned Singing in Churches Friendly Atheist – Patheos
- Honouring Modern Day of the Christian Martyr MissionsBox
- Treatment of Christians in Egypt ‘much better’ now than it's been ‘for a long time’: […]
- China demolishes government-run church after 7-year standoff Fox News
- Seven Christian Converts Sentenced in Iran | Persecution International Christian Concern
- NATO, Britain Must Stand With Montenegro's Christians | Opinion Newsweek
- Amid rising Christian persecution, Turkey denies visa to pastor's American wife BP News
- Alarm over wanton destruction of the symbols of Christianity in America Local News Only
- Christians in India Experience Increased Persecution from Hindu Radicals as Coronavirus Restrictions Loosen Christianheadlines.com
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)