Tag: Asian Christians

Christian persecution reaches beyond the grave

Residents of Naktoka village who follow a mix of tribal religion and Hinduism threatened to kill followers of Jesus

India: Tribal animists beat Christians for refusing to renounce faith, sacrifice

In April, tribal animists severely beat a Christian leader and threatened to destroy his vocal cords so he could no longer preach.

Coronavirus pandemic means more abuse of Christians all around the world

Reports have appeared in recent weeks indicating that the COVID crisis serves as an opportunity to discriminate against Christians

Video: The underground Church in North Korea

North Korea may be the most dangerous nation in the world to practice Christianity. Yet, the North Korean Church remains.

False allegations in lynching in Western India pose threat to Christians

Hindu nationalists again want to stir up anti-Christian sentiment.

Local police complicit in obstructing an Indonesian church’s construction

Indonesian security officials sometimes obstruct religious freedom for Christians through Building Permit (IMB) disputes.

Church in South Korea growing, slowly

The number of Catholics in South Korea increased by less than 50,000 in 2019, continuing a trend of slowing growth after a peak

Laos: Christians flee destroyed homes for decision to worship Jesus

Laos is No. 20 on Open Doors’ World Watch List.

Christians in Bangladesh, Pakistan ease people’s hardship

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh has launched a special fund to help victims of Covid-19 lockdown.

Sustaining India’s persecuted pastors

“Sitting in jail, I could only think of one thing. That was whether or not my wife and children had any food to eat.”