Stories of the Religious Persecution of Christians

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The Christian persecution stories featured here reveal how, all around the world, believers are experiencing threats, violence and discrimination because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Many persecuted Christians have been driven away from their homes and displaced by mob violence. Meanwhile, others suffer in prison due to false blasphemy charges. Some have been subjected to terrorism, kidnappings, assault and martyrdom. The articles below detail individual accounts of persecution.

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Tabitha, a Nigerian woman who survived persecution by Boko Haram.

“Is it better to reject Jesus, or die?” Tabitha’s story of faith after persecution by Boko Haram

Elizabeth, a seamstress, was once a prisoner of Boko Haram.

Clothed in splendor: once a prisoner of Boko Haram, Elizabeth the seamstress crafts a new life

Empowered through education, Esther gives back to her community of displaced Nigerian Christians.

Empowered through education, Esther blesses her community of displaced Nigerian Christians

Despite being displaced by Boko Haram, Milka has dedicated her life to serving persecuted Christians in Nigeria.

Rising from the remnants: restoring God’s kingdom and serving persecuted Christians in Nigeria

Suman - Indian Christian Reading bible with believers

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Girls in Somalia carrying water in plastic drums.

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Persecuted religious minorities in Syria endure damage to their houses of worship.

Persecuted religious minorities in Syria devastated by attacks

A church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to persecuted Christians in the DRC.

Seventy persecuted Christians in the DRC murdered by terrorists

A woman reading a bible

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Persecuted pastor in Burkina Faso forced to leave his home