For almost 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world’s most oppressive countries, empowering Christians who are persecuted for their beliefs. However, they also work with persecuted Christians to reach out to non-Christians and their persecutors, so that they can reach them with the message of Christ.

Open Doors USA is a non-profit organization focused on serving persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries through:

WHAT IS PERSECUTION, AND HOW MANY CHRISTIANS EXPERIENCE IT?

1 Corinthians 12:26 says that we are one body. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Christian persecution is any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one’s identification as a Christian. Beatings, physical torture, confinement, isolation, rape, severe punishment, imprisonment, slavery, discrimination in education and employment, and even death are just a few examples of the persecution they experience on a daily basis.

According to The Pew Research Center, over 75% of the world’s population lives in areas with severe religious restrictions (and many of these people are Christians). Also, according to the United States Department of State, Christians in more than 60 countries face persecution from their governments or surrounding neighbors simply because of their belief in Jesus Christ.

The World Watch List ranks the top 50 countries where Christians face the greatest persecution. See what life is like for persecuted Christians in each of these countries.

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN THIS CAUSE:

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The number one thing that persecuted Christians ask for is prayer.

Pray for those that are suffering by reading the latest prayer requests from persecuted Christians around the world. Learn more about the different ways you can pray for them.
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