And they overcame him by the Blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto death. (Rev. 12:11)
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Dec 25, 2012
Christianity 'close to extinction' in Middle East
Christianity faces being wiped out of the “biblical heartlands” in the
Middle East because of mounting persecution of worshippers, according to a new
report.
The most common threat to
Christians abroad is militant IslamPhoto:
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The study warns that Christians suffer greater hostility across the world
than any other religious group.
And it claims politicians have been “blind” to the extent of violence faced
by Christians in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
The most common threat to Christians abroad is militant Islam, it says,
claiming that oppression in Muslim countries is often ignored because of a fear
that criticism will be seen as “racism”.
It warns that converts from Islam face being killed in Saudi Arabia,
Mauritania and Iran and risk severe legal penalties in other countries across
the Middle East.
The report, by the think tank Civitas, says: “It is generally accepted that
many faith-based groups face discrimination or persecution to some degree.
