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While about 30 percent of the world’s population identifies as Christian, 80 percent of all acts of religious discrimination are directed at Christians.
Source: International Society for Human RightsChristians face persecution in more than 60 Countries.
Source: U.S. State DepartmentMillions of Christians face interrogation, arrest, torture, and/or death because of their religious convictions and cultural/ethnic identification.
Source: Open Doors USABetween 2007 and 2014, Christians have been targeted for harassment in more countries than any other religious group.
Source: Pew ResearchChristian responses to persecution are almost always nonviolent and, with very few exceptions, do not involve acts of terrorism.
Source: Under Caesar’s Sword