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BhutanMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Bhutan’s Anti-Conversion Law Causes Christians to Fear PersecutionFriday, December 7th, 2012Increase in Persecution Across “10/40 Window”Sunday, November 4th, 2012This article sheds light on the state of the persecuted church in the 10/40 window. This region of the world sees the highest amount of persecution and is also where most of ICC’s projects are based. Christians often see “their lives threatened, homes destroyed, rights violated and loved ones imprisoned, all because of embracing faith in Jesus Christ". Bhutan’s Government Announces Ban on Public Religious ActivitiesSaturday, October 27th, 2012Christian Persecution in Nepal and BhutanWednesday, October 17th, 2012Newspaper Changes its Story on Beating of Bhutanese PastorFriday, August 10th, 2012A newspaper is changing their report of an beating of a Bhutanese Pastor by a government official. The new report has the official claiming, “he was trying to wear his patang (sword) [and that] the pastor might have mistaken it as an attempt to use it on him." In a country where only Buddhists and Hindus are legally recognized and Christians are not allowed to build churches, we find the sudden change of tune interesting… Official Beats Christian Pastor in BhutanWednesday, August 1st, 2012A Christian pastor in Bhutan was beaten by a government official who also threatened to kill the pastor with a sword. Bhutan is a majority Buddhist country where Christians only number about 12,000 people total. Since Christians are not recognized by the country legally and are so small in number they do experience persecution. Bhutan Christian Calls Persecution “Necessary”Thursday, December 15th, 2011Kinle's uncle asked him why he would leave Buddhism to follow Jesus. Kinle pointed to his son and said, "Because He healed him." Signs of Greater Religious Freedom in Bhutan?Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Mission Network News reports that Chistian's living in the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan believe they are seeing signs that religious persecution there may be letting up. Bhutan: Christians Accused of Coercion in EvangelismTuesday, September 13th, 2011In Bhutan, where Christianity is still not officially recognized by the ruling government, though churches now are able to operate openly, Christians are now being accused of using unethical means to convert Buddhists - such as financial compensation. Christians in Bhutan Seek to Dispel Regime’s MistrustSunday, September 11th, 2011Church leaders call for dialogue to defend against accusations of unethical evangelism Christianity Growing in Closed-Off Bhutan Through Radio EvangelismMonday, August 22nd, 2011Since 2008 Bhutan has been a democracy that in theory recognizes all religions, though in reality no churches have been given permission to open in this Buddhist country. But Christianity continues to spread, predominantly through radio broadcasting. Religious Conversion Worst Form of ‘Intolerance,’ Bhutan PM SaysThursday, April 14th, 2011Bhutan's Prime Minister claims that conversion is the worst form of religious intolerance and restricts Christians. Archbishop’s secret visit to Bhutan’s Christians, first in 18 yearsTuesday, March 29th, 2011After nearly 20 years of continuous prohibitions by authorities Msgr. Menamparampi managed to enter Bhutan. Embattled Christians in Egypt, Iran, Libya, and other Hot Spots Need ‘Special’ HelpWednesday, February 23rd, 2011Congressman advocates for a Bill to establish a Special Envoy for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia to help protect persecuted Christians. Official Recognition Eludes Christian Groups in BhutanWednesday, February 2nd, 2011Christians can practice their faith even without legal identity, officials argue. Preparations to evangelize BhutanSaturday, January 29th, 2011Bhutanese government may legalise ChristianityFriday, January 21st, 2011Embattled Indonesian Christians Seek ProtectionWednesday, December 15th, 2010Pastor Sentenced to Three Years in Bhutan PrisonWednesday, December 15th, 2010Ongoing human rights violations in Bhutan, the sham happy kingdomWednesday, December 1st, 2010A Bhutanese Christian Serving Three Years; Two More in Hiding for Showing Film on JesusFriday, November 12th, 2010Please contact the officials of Bhutan in your countries and ask them to release the imprisoned Christian and not to imprison the other two. Legal Status Foreseen for Christianity in Buddhist BhutanFriday, November 5th, 2010Country’s religious regulatory authority expected to consider recognition before year’s end. Bhutanese Man Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Christian FilmFriday, October 29th, 2010In a letter to ICC, Bhutan officials defended the decision of the court. ICC strongly believes that this is the cause of religious persecution and calls for release of the Christian man. Christian in Bhutan Imprisoned for Showing Film on ChristTuesday, October 19th, 2010Court sentences him to three years on dubious charge of ‘attempt to promote civil unrest.’
Christians in Bhutan Jittery Over Anti-Conversion LawTuesday, July 27th, 2010Christians could receive prison sentences for evangelizing Christians’ Skulls, Bones Used for Buddhist RitualThursday, July 22nd, 2010Christian leaders claim this has happened many times before as part of ritual bone trade Buddhist Bhutan Proposes ‘Anti-Conversion’ LawThursday, July 22nd, 2010Already suppressed Christians say bill is designed to control growth. Knitting together new livesMonday, July 5th, 2010Christian refugees fleeing persecution in Bhutan find new life in Houston Anti-Christian Sentiment Marks Journey for Bhutan’s ExilesThursday, February 25th, 2010Forced from their Buddhist homeland, dangers arise for Christians in Hindu-majority Nepal. Why Bhutan’s Royalists Fear ChristianityMonday, February 15th, 2010People in Bhutan worship their king, who embodies religious and political authority. Social, political factors behind country’s reluctance to allow Christianity to grow |
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