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christian persecution

April 10, 2014

Are Christians being persecuted in the Middle East?

The Catholic Ordinaries in the Holy Land and the Justice and Peace Committee issued a statement about the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. It is a highly significant document in the light of recent media attention to these issues, and repeated statements from Baroness Warsi and others. There are serious issues at stake here, but it is important that they are understood properly and in context so that the appropriate solidarity for all oppressed groups can be expressed.
November 22, 2013

Baroness Warsi on MENA Christians: right problem, wrong diagnosis

"Christians 'face extinction' in their ancient homelands because of a rising tide of sectarian attacks." That was the way the Daily Telegraph signalled the content of a talk by Baroness Sayeeda Warsi last week.
April 20, 2012

WCC appreciates Turkish response on protecting Christian minorities

The World Council of Churches has welcomed Turkish rejection of the Saudi Arabian Grand Mufti endorsing the destruction of Christian churches.
January 23, 2012

Churches under continuing pressure in southern Sudan

Churches in Sudan are reportedly facing increased restrictions and hostility, since the secession of the southern part of the country six months ago.
December 1, 2010

Bishop rejects 'Christians in Britain are persecuted' claims

An Anglican bishop has rejected claims by some lobby groups and activists that Christians in Britain are being persecuted for their beliefs.
December 1, 2010

Claims about UK 'Christian persecution'
December 1, 2010

Humanists and Christians criticise ‘Not Ashamed’ campaign

A campaign launching today which says Christians have been marginalised in public life and are discriminated against has been criticised by humanists and Christians.
December 1, 2010

Shameful claims and alternative Christian living

Across the world today, countless millions of people are persecuted. But churchgoers in Britain are not among them, says Simon Barrow. Instead of developing a misplaced 'persecution complex', which dishonours those who truly suffer, Christians in the UK have the opportunity to develop an alternative vocation of multiplying hope, rather than spreading fear.
November 30, 2010

Methodists back campaign to highlight discrimination against Dalits

On Sunday 5 December, Methodists in Britain are backing a call from India to show solidarity with discriminated-against Dalits across the world.
November 30, 2010

Why Christians should be ashamed on World AIDS Day

It is tragic that a group of Christians, characterised by their obsession with sexuality, are choosing to overwrite World Aids Day with their own ‘day’. Entitled “Not Ashamed Day” it is supposed to be about getting Christians to stand up and declare their faith following a number of cases of alleged ‘persecution’.