Category: Middle East

Historic Eastern Christianity: An Uncertain Future

Randolph Jason

Historic Eastern Christianity: An Uncertain Future by Elias Samo – Strategic-Culture The survival of historic Eastern Christianity has never been as urgent as it is today. Christianity saw its beginning in Greater Syria which was subdivided by France and Britain after WWI into modern day Syria, Lebanon, Palestian/Israel and Jordan. The land that housed, nurtured and spread the teachings of Jesus Christ for over two millenniums, now threatens children of that faith. The survival of historic Eastern Christianity, particularly in Syria, is critical for several reasons: Greater Syria is the…

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5 MAJOR TRENDS INFLUENCING GLOBAL CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION

Randolph Jason

5 MAJOR TRENDS INFLUENCING GLOBAL CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION by Lindy Lowry – Open Doors Insight into the daily battle facing 1 in 9 believers worldwide today In the reporting period for the 2019 World Watch List, five major Christian persecution trends surfaced in the top 50 countries on the list. By no means are they the only trends affecting believers globally. However, research and reports from our on-the-ground partners and field reps in more than 60 countries indicate these trends are the major forces influencing the persecution of Christians around the world. Below, we have identified…

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Worst 50 places for Christians ranked in 2019 World Watch List: India in top 10 for first time

Randolph Jason

Worst 50 places for Christians ranked in 2019 World Watch List: India in top 10 for first time By Stoyan Zaimov – Christian Post Open Doors USA has published its 2019 World Watch List of the top 50 countries in the world where Christians face the most extreme persecution for their faith. While many of the top 10 countries listed this year were also on 2018’s list, a significant addition was India, due to the rise in Hindu radical attacks on Christians. “The world’s two most highly populated countries rise on the World Watch List.…

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