Brother Andrew's Blog, page 102

Asia Bibi Freed and Cleared to Leave Pakistan

Pakistan's Supreme Court upheld its decision to acquit Christian mother Asia Bibi--freeing her to leave her home country.

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India Cracks Top 10–Why the Country Has ‘No Room’ for Christians

The world's second most populous country is now the 10th most dangerous country for Christians.

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10 Prayers for the Secret Church in Afghanistan

What and how do we pray for secret believers in a country that almost tied North Korea for the No. 1 spot on the 2019 World Watch List?

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5 Ways to Pray Over the World Watch List

Here's 5 ways to pray over the World Watch List and connect with the millions of believers around the world the list represents.

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5 Things to Know About China’s Big Jump on the 2019 World Watch List

What has changed in the last year that has led to such a leap in pressure and oppression for followers of Jesus in China?

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A Dark Reality—Christian Women in 73 Countries Face Hidden Persecution Every Day

Around the world, increasing numbers of women face double vulnerability—because they are Christians and because they are female.

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The Ongoing Battle of Two Christian Persecution Hotbeds

How can North Korea and Afghanistan be neck-and-neck on the 2019 World Watch List?

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The 10 Most Dangerous Places to Be a Christian

In the top 50 countries where it's most dangerous to be a Christian, more than 245 million Christians face persecution. Here's a look at the world’s 10 most dangerous places to follow Jesus, according to the 2019 World Watch List.

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5 Major Trends Influencing Global Christian Persecution

The 2019 World Watch List report reveals five major trends that were significant role players in the persecution of Christians in the top 50 countries on the list.

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Christian Persecution by the Numbers

The 2019 World Watch List report is based on comprehensive and investigative research of 150 countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith. Each year, our research reveals telling numbers and statistics that give us a glimpse at the depth, prevalence and widespread reach of the persecution believers endure. Below, we share a quick glance […]

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