Christian persecution today
Throughout history, Christians have faced persecution Persistently cruel treatment, often due to religion or belief..
Jesus told Christians to spread the word of Christianity. He acknowledged that this may put them in danger, but that those who do so will receive salvation.
And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
There are still some circumstances in the 21st century, where Christians are persecuted because of their beliefs. This could mean that they are not able to practice their religion freely and safely.
One example is the terrorist attack which targeted two Coptic Christian churches in Egypt on Palm Sunday in 2017. At least 27 people died in the blast at a church in Tanta, and 17 people died at a church in Alexandria. Over one hundred people were injured in these explosions. Daesh (Islamic State) has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
There are organisations in the UK who help persecuted Christians by:
- translating and distributing Bibles and other Christian literature in places where this is not permitted
- training Christians and church leaders to support them through the trauma they may have suffered
- providing advice and support to Christians who have been victims of disaster