Tag Archive for: persecution

Christian Persecution on the Rise Globally, but Hope Exists

By: Laura Bennett

Christians have long been persecuted for their faith, but according to the Open Doors annual World Watch List report, rates of violence and hostility toward Christians have increased dramatically with 365 milllion Christians now oppressed because of their religious beliefs. Read more

Jewish People are Increasingly Terrified. And Christians Should Take Note

By: Akos Balogh

Last week on an American university campus, several Jewish students were chased into a library by pro-Hamas student protestors. Read more

‘The Hiding Place’ Brings a Timeless Message of Faith [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

Corrie Ten Boom may not be a name to recent generations, but her story transcends history. Read more

Report Reveals Christians Are Facing Growing Persecution

By: Alex Milne

Over the 30 years of the Open Doors World Watch List reporting, the global phenomenon of Christian persecution has grown alarmingly.
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Vale Brother Andrew, Founder of Global Charity Open Doors

By: 96five

Global Christian charity founder, Brother Andrew, has died at his Netherlands home yesterday aged 94. Read more

Afghanistan: Now the Most Dangerous Country for Christians

By: Michael Crooks

The retreat of US Forces and its allies from Afghanistan in 2021 has exposed the country’s Christians to renewed persecution and danger. Read more

5 Lessons Western Christians Should Learn from Persecuted Christians

By: Akos Balogh

I was born behind the Iron Curtain.

But like millions of others, my parents decided to flee our communist homeland to escape oppression. Read more

Palm Sunday Attack on Indonesian Church

Fourteen people have been injured, and a suicide bomber killed, in a terrorist attack on a Catholic church in South Sulawesi, just after their Palm Sunday mass. Read more

Torture, Rejection and Love? – The Power of Prayer

By: Murray Noble

When Khan* found Jesus, he was forced to live a Christian life in secrecy. That was until he decided to be baptised. Read more

Persecution Goes Digital: Christians Targeted with Technology

By: Clare Bruce

The Christian non-profit Open Doors is urging Australians to increase their prayer and support for the persecuted church, as believers are targeted with surveillance and biometric technology.
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