Brother Andrew's Blog, page 120

Forced to Marry a Muslim Sheikh–Christian Women in Somalia Face Double Persecution

Forced marriage is one of the persecution tactics Muslim families use when they discover a girl has become a Christian.

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Chinese Government Blows Up Christian Megachurch–a Warning to Local Churches

As many as 50,000 Christians in China lifted their voices to the heavens at the Golden Lampstand Church in Linfen, China (#43 on the 2018 World Watch List, #WWL2018). Now, that seems like a long, long time ago.

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Killed Over a Cup of Water–in Pakistan, Christians Are the ‘Untouchable’ Caste

Throughout Pakistan (#5 on the 2018 World Watch List), persecution against Christians is rampant. Increasingly, Muslim youth are taught to treat believers with contempt and persecute Christians,  commonly regarded as an "untouchable caste."

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What Do We Pray for the Secret Church in Afghanistan?

With more than 30 million Afghan Muslims and only several thousand Christians, these faithful followers of Christ are up against persecution from both government and tribal society.

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Understanding the 2018 World Watch List

One of the main tools Open Doors uses to track and measure the extent of persecution in the world is the World Watch List (#WWL). Here are some key points to help you take a deeper dive...

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An Inside Look at North Korea’s War on Christianity

When we understand the history and depth of persecution our persecuted family endures, we can enter into their suffering and joys (1 Cor. 12:26).

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The 4 Major Trends Influencing Global Christian Persecution

World Watch List research indicates these growing movements are the life-altering forces influencing the persecution of Christians around the world.

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3 Ways to Be Part of Open Doors’ Biggest Event of the Year

Hi friends, This week is one of the biggest events of the year here at Open Doors and, as our partners and supporters, we would love to invite you to be a part of it. What’s Happening This Wednesday, January 10th, Open Doors will hold our yearly press conference in Washington D.C. to announce the release […]

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5 Signs of Increasing Religious Intolerance in China

In November, we reported three troubling developments facing Christians in China. Two months later, we now have reports of that in some areas in the country, persecution increased as Christmas celebrations were banned.

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17 Prayers and Praises for a New, Better Year in Iraq

What's happening in Iraq post-ISIS? Pray specifically with Iraqi Christians as they continue to walk through persecution and hardship--and look hopefully toward 2018.

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