Muslim Persecution of Christians: Facts & Figures

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Summary

  • Christians are facing unprecedented levels of persecution globally, with estimates of 365 million experiencing high levels of discrimination and violence.
  • The majority of this persecution occurs in Muslim-majority countries, where specific teachings in the Koran and Hadith contribute to hostility against Christians.
  • Historical systems like dhimmitude enforced discrimination against Christians, leading to social, legal, and economic disenfranchisement.
  • Christian women and girls face a unique, compounded form of persecution that is both gender-based and faith-based, manifesting in abduction, forced marriage, and sexual violence.

The Forgotten War: Answering Your Questions on the Persecution of Christians in the Muslim World In the quiet comfort of our homes and churches, it can be difficult to comprehend the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. We hear whispers and see fleeting headlines of violence and oppression the true scale of the crisis often remains shrouded in silence and confusion. There is a pain in our hearts when we hear of fellow believers being…

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