What is Christian persecution? A situation where Christians are repetitively, persistently and systematically inflicted with grave or serious suffering or harm and deprived of (or significantly threatened with deprival of) their basic human rights because of a difference that comes from being a Christian that the persecutor will not tolerate. To distinguish religious persecution from other types, it is helpful to ask, “If a person had other religious beliefs or would change their religion to the majority religion of the country, would things get better for them?” If the answer is “yes”, then it seems that the persecution is on religious grounds. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 There are over 65 countries where Christians are persecuted. An estimated 100 million Christians worldwide are persecuted. Christianity is the largest and most widely spread faith in the world, with 2.2 billion followers or 32 percent of the world population. It faces restrictions and hostility in 111 countries around the world, ahead of the 90 countries limiting or harassing the second-largest faith, Islam. Lets remember our brothers and sisters in Christ and keep them in our prayers daily. Also, be thankful to the Lord for the freedom to worship in America. We are truly blessed.
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 13:14:47 +0000
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