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
Converting from Islam to Christianity: One man’s story
By BBC News One man’s experience of how changing religion affected his life and his relationship with his family. ‘J’ spoke to the BBC anonymously about his experience of leaving Islam for Christianity. Click here to view the video. Continue Reading
Pakistan Christian: Which countries still have blasphemy laws?
By BBC News / Reality Check Laws prohibiting blasphemy or harming religious feelings exist in many countries, although in some places they are rarely used even if they still exist on the statute book. Blasphemy is defined as speaking insultingly about a particular religion or god. Some Continue Reading