By Afshin Ziafat When I left Islam to follow Jesus, I didn’t know what it would cost me. I hadn’t realized what it would take to deny myself, lay my life down, and take up my cross (Matthew 16:24). I wasn’t aware that even the precious relationships of my family should not come between me and Continue Reading
Warning from government to parents: If you see your child forgiving, happy…they may be Christians
By Mark Ellis In Algeria, about 95 percent of the population follows Islam and less than two percent are Christians. The government bans conversion from Islam to Christianity, regulates non-Muslim worship, and enforces blasphemy laws, which can be used as a cudgel against followers of Continue Reading
Open Doors Releases 2019 World Watch List; North Korea Again Worst Country for Christians
Open Doors has released its 2019 World Watch List of countries where Christians are persecuted. North Korea once again tops the list, followed by Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, and Pakistan. Click here to see the full list and other resources. Continue Reading
Iran arrests 100 Christians ahead of Christmas
By Lucinda Borkett-Jones More than 100 Iranian Christians were arrested last week in another sign of increasing pressure on Iran's believers. According to Open Doors, most were allowed to return home after a few hours but were told to expect a call from the Ministry of Intelligence. All of Continue Reading