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November 24, 2022
China: Church and Christian school banned for ‘unauthorized religious and educational activities’
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
November 18, 2022
China: Christian Stands Trial for ‘Picking Quarrels and Provoking Trouble’
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
November 17, 2022
China: Two Sentenced for Attending a Christian Conference in Malaysia
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
November 8, 2022
China: Church faces ongoing crackdown, church leaders and members slapped with trumped-up charges and detained
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
November 4, 2022
China: Henan Preacher Arrested for Purchasing Christian Books Online
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
October 29, 2022
China: Pastor Sentenced to 5 and a Half Years for Printing Bibles
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
October 25, 2022
China: Government closes down multiple churches across the country
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
October 19, 2022
China: Christian Fined Over $20,000 For Organizing Religious Training Event
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
October 17, 2022
China: Christians Told They Should Become ‘More Marxist’
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
October 6, 2022
China: Christian Family Threatened with Eviction
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
October 4, 2022
China: Church Pastor and Elder Arrested in Shanxi
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
September 29, 2022
China: Seminary Raided, Pastor and Three Teachers Arrested
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
September 25, 2022
China: Christians Attacked with Stones During Baptism
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
September 20, 2022
China: Lisu and Nu Ethnic Minority Christians Arrested in Yunnan
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
September 13, 2022
China: New Rules for Radio and TV Programs Ban Dissent, Religion
The Chinese Communist Party is working actively to destroy Christianity and replace it in the hearts, minds, and souls of the people of China. For...
August 28, 2022
China: Christian Criminally Detained in Sichuan, Seminaries Shut Down
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
August 26, 2022
China: Imprisoned Church Elder Formally Charged With ‘Subverting State Power’
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
August 24, 2022
China: Churches Attacked and Banned in Several Provinces
For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China, see here. “House Churches Attacked and Banned in...
August 22, 2022
China: Pastor sentenced to one year and three months in prison
The treatment of Geng Zejun is part of a larger campaign of intimidation and harassment. The Chinese Communist Party is trying to frighten Christians...
August 18, 2022
China: Police raid church during Sunday worship service
The Chinese Communist Party is working actively to destroy Christianity and replace it in the hearts, minds, and souls of the people of China. For...

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Quick facts

  • 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 Rights

  • Christians face persecution in more than 60 Countries.

    Source: U.S. State Department

  • Millions of Christians face interrogation, arrest, torture, and/or death because of their religious convictions and cultural/ethnic identification.

    Source: Open Doors USA

  • Between 2007 and 2014, Christians have been targeted for harassment in more countries than any other religious group.

    Source: Pew Research

  • Christian responses to persecution are almost always nonviolent and, with very few exceptions, do not involve acts of terrorism.

    Source: Under Caesar’s Sword