By: Laura Bennett
Christians have long been persecuted for their faith, but according to the Open Doors annual World Watch List report, rates of violence and hostility toward Christians have increased dramatically with 365 milllion Christians now oppressed because of their religious beliefs.
By: Akos Balogh
I was born behind the Iron Curtain.
But like millions of others, my parents decided to flee our communist homeland to escape oppression.
By: Murray Noble
When Khan* found Jesus, he was forced to live a Christian life in secrecy. That was until he decided to be baptised.
By: Clare Bruce
The Christian non-profit Open Doors is urging Australians to increase their prayer and support for the persecuted church, as believers are targeted with surveillance and biometric technology.
By: Warren Nunn
Worldwide Christian persecution is increasing, but that is actually good news according to Open Doors, the organisation that has been helping suffering believers since 1955.
By: Yvette Cherry
The woman had told several lies about me. Rumours circulated and the hurt grew. I was not who she claimed I was, but she was angry and hurting and it was easiest to blame me.
By Tim Reid | Open Doors
Following Jesus is a pretty comfortable option in Australia—but for over 215 million Christians around the world (that’s one in every 12 believers), it now means high levels of persecution.