In a world fraught with increasing divisions, religious freedom is something that many Christians can only dream about.
Facts About Persecuted Christians
Every day, millions of Christians endure extreme hostility. For them, the decision to follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly could mean risking their physical lives.
Unlike many of our neighbours in the region, in Singapore, the freedom to practice our faith in Jesus Christ does not come with a hefty price tag. The peace and prosperity that we enjoy as believers in this land, the Goshen of Asia, empowers us to remember our brothers and sisters who are suffering for His Name’s sake.
Worldwide, persecution of Christians has risen for the fourth year in a row
North Korea is number one again, as it has been since 2002
Islamic extremism fuels persecution in 14 of the top 20 countries, and 35 of the top 50 countries with most severe persecution
215 million Christians experience persecution for their faith. Approximately 1 in 12 Christians experience persecution in the countries on the World Watch List
About 30% of the countries on Open Doors’ 2023 World Watch List are Asian countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Bhutan, China
