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January 12, 2018

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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Published on January 12, 2018 07:59

January 10, 2018

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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Published on January 10, 2018 13:02

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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Published on January 10, 2018 06:00

January 5, 2018

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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Published on January 05, 2018 08:32

January 3, 2018

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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Published on January 03, 2018 12:45

January 2, 2018

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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Published on January 02, 2018 11:13

January 1, 2018

Pastor J.D. Greear: ‘What You Pray for, You Begin to Care About’

Pastor and author J.D. Greear discusses the rise of activism, creating persecution awareness and serving the persecuted through the local church.


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Published on January 01, 2018 17:22

December 29, 2017

2017’s Top 10 Most-Read Stories From the Persecuted Church

Throughout the world, 2017 was a difficult, yet also hopeful, year for the persecuted church. Take some time to look back on this year's Top 10 most-read stories.


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Published on December 29, 2017 13:12

[Urgent Prayer] 9 Killed in Cairo Church Attack

More than 130 Christians have been killed in Egypt over the past year.


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Published on December 29, 2017 09:44

‘Love Us As Well’: A Reflection on Palestinian Christians

Traveling to other parts of the world, I have learned that things are not always as clear-cut as they seem. It's easier to ignore the challenges faced by others on the opposite side of the world or to dehumanize the issue than it is to take the time to understand the full story.


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Published on December 29, 2017 07:13

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