A group of people from a fanatical religious group shut down a church construction project in Delhi, India, on May 20
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Archive for May, 2011|Monthly archive pageMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Church Construction Halted by Ant-Christian GroupTuesday, May 31st, 2011N. Ireland MP Warns Christians Being Persecuted in U.K. by Secularist StatesTuesday, May 31st, 2011“There is violent persecution of Christians across the world,” Ugandan Legislation Pits Muslims Vs. Christians Over Power of CourtsTuesday, May 31st, 2011The Muslim Personal Law bill - which would give more power to Islamic Kadhi courts for Muslims on matters of marriage, divorce and inheritance - is straining relations between Uganda’s two largest religious groups. Nigeria Bomb Kills 15 After Christian President InstalledTuesday, May 31st, 2011Many more Christians continue to be persecuted as a result of President Goodluck Jonathan's inaguration. North Korea releases California Christian who faced charges of proselytizing in the communist nationTuesday, May 31st, 2011An American citizen is released from a North Korean prison after serving time for proselytizing. Colombian Rebels Kill Own Men for Being ChristiansTuesday, May 31st, 2011Communist rebels in Colombia purge their own ranks of men secretly converted to Christianity. Sign Petition to Stop Christian Persecution in EgyptTuesday, May 31st, 2011Egypt's revolution has thus far resulted only in tragedy for its Christian minority. Even so, the revolution has provided an unprecedented opportunity for change almost unheard of in most nations. Will you take 1 minute right now to take this opportunity and call for the interim government to make changes to ensure the safety of Christians in post-revolution Egypt? Just click here to add your voice. Orthodox Christian shot to death in MosulTuesday, May 31st, 2011Arkan Jihad Yacob, an Orthodox Christian in Mosul, was murdered in a targeted shooting on his way to work on May 30, Asia News reports. Algerian Christian Sentenced Beyond Prosecutor’s RequestTuesday, May 31st, 2011Five-year prison term handed down for ‘insulting’ Muhammad despite lack of evidence Should Syrian Christians be afraid?Monday, May 30th, 2011Now Lebanon reports on the Syrian Christian view of the revolution to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. Muslim Mob Besieges Egyptian ChurchMonday, May 30th, 2011In the latest display of the intolerance of Islam, Muslims in Egypt are trying to block the reopening of a Coptic church until the church’s dome and cross have been removed. Chinese House Church Christian Released After Nearly DyingMonday, May 30th, 2011Christian in China released from detention after nearly dying. Malaysia’s Premier Meets Christian Leaders After Plot AccusationsMonday, May 30th, 2011Persecution of Christians continues in Malaysia. Birth Certificate denial and Expulsion of young Christian from IranMonday, May 30th, 2011Mohsen Al, born in Iran to an exiled Iraqi father, was denied residency by the Iranian police and is scheduled to be deported to Iraq, Farsi Christian News Network reports. Mohsen converted to Christianity when coming across over Luke 6:29, “If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.” Egyptian Military Court Prosecutes Only Christians in Muslim Church AttacksMonday, May 30th, 2011“A Military court in Egypt has sentenced three Christian Copts to 5-years imprisonment on charges of possession of firearms and pocket knives. The Court released all other Muslims and Copts arrested following clashes on May 19 over the re-opening of St. Mary and St. Abraham churches in Ain Shams West,” Assyrian International News Agency reports. Pakistani’s Tired of Bad Reputation: Some Seeking Christianity to Help Change itMonday, May 30th, 2011Pakistani Christians, although faced with blasphemy laws are doing their part to complete the great comission, and ask others to share in the evangelism process. Vietnam: Archbishop of Hanoi against the demolition of Sisters of Saint Paul conventSunday, May 29th, 2011Vietnamese Christians are protesting the demolition of Sisters of Saint Paul convent by the Vietnamese government. Chittagong Hill Tracts killings spark panicSunday, May 29th, 2011Christian Minority in the Chittagong Hills fear that killings signal a time of persecution. Algerian Christian Given Five Year Prison Sentence for BlasphemySunday, May 29th, 2011International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that an Algerian Christian was sentenced to five years imprisonment for blasphemy in Oran on Wednesday after sharing his Christian faith with a neighbor. The verdict came days after authorities forced the permanent closure of seven Protestant churches in Algeria’s Béjaia province. Siagh Krimo was charged by the Criminal Court of the Djamel District in Oran, who based their decision on Article 144 bis 2 of the Penal Code which criminalizes acts that “insult the prophet and any of the messengers of God, or denigrate the creed and precepts of Islam, whether by writing, drawing, declaration, or any other means.” Krimo has ten days to appeal the sentence. Day of Prayer for Christians in IranSunday, May 29th, 2011“Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and Elam Ministries will be hosting a day of prayer for the persecuted Church in Iran on Saturday 11 June 2011 in London.” |
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