Stories of the Religious Persecution of Christians

Featured Articles Christian Persecution Stories

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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Sudan ends 30 years of Islamic law—historic move abolishes death penalty for leaving Islam

Fewer North Koreans escape the country due to COVID-19

Why are Christian women and girls disappearing in Egypt?

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Pray now! 12 Christians in Iran blindfolded, beaten, arrested in coordinated operation

Historic Executive Order provides $50 million in aid for advancing global religious freedom

Iran: Pray with 10 Christian prisoners awaiting appeal verdicts

‘How lucky I am to have you beside me’—Iranian prisoner thanks Christians for praying

Iranian Christian sentenced—’I and my family were forced to endure all kinds of torture’

How COVID-19 is making Christian persecution even worse in Africa

5 ways isolation can radically deepen your faith

Ask a persecution expert: Is persecution actually a ‘good’ thing?

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