christian persecution
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India Revival Crusade Draws Massive Crowds to Jesus Christ
Thousands gathered in Simdega, Jharkhand, from September 30 to October 2 for the Jharkhand Prayer Festival 2026 — three days of worship, preaching, and prayer for revival in India led by Apostle Ankit Sajwan.
Uttar Pradesh Authorities Arrest 10 Christians on Charges of Illegal Conversions
In a continuing crackdown on alleged illegal religious conversions, authorities in Uttar Pradesh, India, have arrested 10 Christians, including two pastors, during prayer meetings in private homes. The arrests were made following complaints from local villagers who accused the individuals of engaging in conversion activities. Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has been at the […]
The Rising Tide of Religious Persecution: How Should Christians Respond?
Christianity is under attack. Across the world, believers face harassment, imprisonment and even death for their faith. According to Open Doors’ World Watch List 2024, more than 365 million Christians experience high levels of persecution (Open Doors, 2024). In nations such as North Korea and Afghanistan, following Christ can cost a person their life. Even […]
Syria’s Christians Reflect on a Decade Since ISIS Attack
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State’s (IS) brutal attack on Christian villages in northeast Syria. On February 21, 2015, IS militants stormed villages along the Khabur River, kidnapping over 200 Christians, killing dozens, and forcing thousands to flee. Many of the abducted Christians were later ransomed, but others were executed. A decade […]
70 Christians Beheaded in Brutal DRC Church Attack by Suspected ADF Militants
In a tragic incident on February 13, 2025, seventy Christians were found beheaded inside a Protestant church in Kasanga, a village in the Lubero Territory of North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The victims had been abducted earlier that day from the nearby village of Mayba by suspected militants of the Allied Democratic […]
Arrest of Christian Convert in Iran: Growing Concerns Over Religious Persecution
Somayeh Rajabi, a Christian convert from northern Iran, has been detained by IRGC intelligence agents since February 6, 2025. This arrest highlights the increasing pressure on Christians in Iran and ongoing concerns about religious persecution in the country. Background of the Arrest According to reports from human rights organizations, Rajabi was taken into custody in […]
Horror in Congo: 70 Missing People Found Beheaded in Church Massacre
In a tragic incident in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at least 70 people were found beheaded inside a Protestant church in Kasanga village. The victims had reportedly been held hostage before being brutally killed with machetes. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant group affiliated with ISIS, is suspected to be behind the […]
Trump Establishes Task Force to Address Anti-Christian Bias
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new task force aimed at investigating and combating what he describes as growing anti-Christian bias within the federal government. The initiative seeks to address concerns raised by faith-based organizations and individuals who feel their religious freedoms are increasingly under threat. Speaking at a recent press […]
New Animated Film Honors 21 Coptic Christian Martyrs
A new animated film titled “The 21” has been released to honor the legacy of the 21 Coptic Christian martyrs who were executed by ISIS militants in Libya in 2015. The film, produced by Jonathan Roumie, aims to commemorate their unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifice. Roumie, best known for his role as Jesus in “The […]
Christian Persecution: Nigeria, Sudan and Eight Other Countries Appear in Open Door’s 2023 World Watch List.
What would you dare to do for Jesus? Throughout the ages in the history of the Bible and mankind, in one form or another, the people of God have had to suffer persecution. Christians in some parts of the world are forbidden to seek the propagation of the gospel of Christ by force. Actions and […]
The Chinese Communist Party Forbids Mentioning of God In Schools.
After several attacks on Christians in China, the Communist Party in China has ordered teachers not to mention God in class. In an article published by bitter winter, it stated that, (1) Even the very young are giving oaths to the Communist Party, (2) Pledging to resist religion and report on believers in their families, […]
Is Persecution Inevitable as Several Christians were murdered for their Faith
Is Christian persecution inevitable? This year has marked serious Christian persecution all around the world, as we witness countries like China, Afghanistan, Algeria, India and Iran all facing a similar problem. Well, the Western side of African is not excepted from this serious issue. Nigeria currently being one of the centres of Christian persecution. According […]