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==Myanmar==
 
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[[Myanmar]] also known as [[Burma]] is ruled by a highly repressive, authoritarian military regime self-named as the “State Peace and Development Council,” a  
 
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military dictatorship. The country was placed under concern by the International Religious Freedom Act in 1999 and a wide array of sanctions for its violations of human rights. Population estimated 6 percent Christianity and rapidly growing. The junta has not allowed permanent foreign religious missions to operate and confiscated all remaining assets since the 1960's. Proselytizing is forbidden, and the printing of Bibles in the country is strictly prohibited. Disobeying the juntu and Burmese Christians will be killed, imprisoned and other human rights violations. <ref>[http://www.christianfreedom.org/cfi-news/1-latest-news/391-the-demand-for-bibles-in-burma-is-growing-despite-enormous-persecution-of-christians.html The Demand for Bibles in Burma is Growing Despite Enormous Persecution of Christians] Christian Freedom International</ref>
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military dictatorship. The country was placed under concern by the International Religious Freedom Act in 1999 and a wide array of sanctions are in place for its violations of human rights. Population estimated 6 percent Christianity and rapidly growing. The junta has not allowed permanent foreign religious missions to operate and confiscated all remaining assets since the 1960's. Proselytizing is forbidden, and the printing of Bibles in the country is strictly prohibited. Disobeying the juntu and Burmese Christians will be killed, imprisoned and other human rights violations. <ref>[http://www.christianfreedom.org/cfi-news/1-latest-news/391-the-demand-for-bibles-in-burma-is-growing-despite-enormous-persecution-of-christians.html The Demand for Bibles in Burma is Growing Despite Enormous Persecution of Christians] Christian Freedom International</ref>
  
 
==North Korea==
 
==North Korea==

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Christian persecution has occurred from the very beginnings of Christianity and continues today. Currently more than 200 million Christians around the globe suffer imprisonment, abuse and sometimes death because of their faith.[1]

Early Christian persecution was severe in Ancient Roman. In Ancient Rome, Christians were most commonly murdered by crucifixion and being put in arenas with lions. The emperor Nero was one of the most notorious persecutors.

This persecution continued up through the fourth century, when Constantine's Edict of Milan in 317 A.D. promulgated a doctrine of religious tolerance. In 393 A.D., Christianity became the state religion of Rome, gaining strength after Constantine's conquest of Rome from his fellow caesars of the time.[2]

Deep divisions remained within the Empire. Examples include:

  1. The Altar of Victory affair.
  2. The removal of avowed polytheists from office.

Persecution generally ended in the Roman Empire in 317 A.D., with the Edict of Milan.

During the Protestant Reformation many martyrs to the faith on both sides were persecuted and murdered.

In contemporary period, Christians continue to be persecuted in communist countries like China, Islamic countries and Hindu majority country like India. In South Asia, Christians are persecuted in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.[3] Most of these persecutions are retaliation for christian missionary supported colonization and explotation of these lands.

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, there have been incidents of persecution of Christians. In 1998, local Church of God in the town of Vratza was attacked by skinheads.[4] On July 21st, 2004, the Bulgarian police force invaded the Bulgarian Orthodox churches across the nation and forcibly dragged out over 160 priests.[5]

Egypt

The Coptic Orthodox church is the largest in Egypt.[6] Majority of the violence against Christians in the 1990s were from Islamic extremists.[6] However there have been some incidents of violence against Christians due to communal tensions.[6] In 2007, Coptic Christians in Egypt were attacked by some Muslim rioters.[7]

India

See also Hindu fanatics

Hindus form the religious majority in India. Proponents of the Hindutva ideology, often called Hindu fascism, want to convert India into a Hindu nation in which other religions must assimilate to the Hindu religion, race and culture and seek to establish a cultural hegemony of Hinduism at the expense of other religions.[8] In India, Christians have faced repeated attacks from Hindus.[9] Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons, aged 8 and 10, were burned to death in Orissa in 1999 by Hindus.[9] In 2007, Hindus attacked Christians in the state of Orissa.[9] Ninety-five churches were destroyed in the attack.[10]

Iraq

Persecution of the country's Christian minority has increased dramatically since the 2003 American invasion of Iraq. Christian archbishops were abducted in January 2005 [11] and February 2008[12]. The Pope told George Bush last year that "Particularly in Iraq, Christian families and communities are feeling increasing pressure from insecurity, aggression and a sense of abandonment."

Myanmar

Myanmar also known as Burma is ruled by a highly repressive, authoritarian military regime self-named as the “State Peace and Development Council,” a military dictatorship. The country was placed under concern by the International Religious Freedom Act in 1999 and a wide array of sanctions are in place for its violations of human rights. Population estimated 6 percent Christianity and rapidly growing. The junta has not allowed permanent foreign religious missions to operate and confiscated all remaining assets since the 1960's. Proselytizing is forbidden, and the printing of Bibles in the country is strictly prohibited. Disobeying the juntu and Burmese Christians will be killed, imprisoned and other human rights violations. [13]

North Korea

There are approximately 12,000 practicing Christians in North Korea.[14] Christians often face torture, imprisonment, and are often murdered.[15] According to human rights organizations, outside the officially sanctioned churches, Christians in North Korea can face harsh penalties.[14]

Pakistan

Christians in Pakistan have come under increasing attack in recent years.[16] In 2004, three Christians were killed due to attacks by Islamists.[16] Several Christian leaders in Baluchestan received threats.[16] The Blasphemy Laws of Pakistan under Section 295 of the Pakistan Penal Code is used as a tool for Christian persecution.[16] Some of the madrassas in Pakistan promote Islamic terrorism.[16] President Pervez Musharraf recently in a speech called for scrutiny of the Blasphemy laws and to reform the madrassas.[16]

People's Republic of China

In People's Republic of China, Christians face fines, imprisonment, torture and forced labour.[17] Churches are often shut down,[17] confiscation of church property is prevalent.[18]

Turkey

In Turkey, there have been incidents of persecution of Christians. In 2006 and 2007, one Catholic Priest and three Protestant evangelists were killed; churches were also attacked.[19] In 2007, one German and two Turkish Christians were killed by Islamic extremists in Southeast Turkey.[20]

United States

A coordinate effort to silence the views of traditional Judeo-Christian values by leftwing liberals. Primarily, Christians are mocked and insulted, intimidated and harassed, the object of bias, deceit, vandalism and lies. Most notably, liberals in Hollywood are a huge influence and support system for promulgating the liberal movement against Christians and religion. [21][22][23][24][25]

A significant portion of persecution of Christians in the West is seen to be coming from homosexual activists, as they are known to routinely engage in certain psychological tactics and public confrontations, and advocation of laws, which appear to be designed to censure and intimidate those who oppose them in any way.[26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] See also Homophobia and Homosexual agenda.

Somewhat of a Christian counterpart to such is seen to be Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist church. However, it is generally indicated that Christians overall reject his tactics and at least part of his message.[34][35] However, some Christians see the main stream media portraying Phelps as an accurate picture of the typical evangelical.[36]

To deny that Christian persecution exists in the United States, is to deny that a culture war is being waged.

References

  1. ↑ International Persecution of Christians
  2. ↑ "... in 391 AD, Christianity became the official, and only, state religion of the empire." The Legacy of Rome
  3. ↑ South Asia
  4. ↑ Bulgarian Christians under attack from skinheads and ultra-nationalists
  5. ↑ Bulgaria
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Egypt
  7. ↑ Egyptian Coptic Christians Attacked by Violent Mobs
  8. ↑ A submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review: India
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Hindu Extremists Attack Indian Churches, Torch Home of Prominent Christian
  10. ↑ Communal violence in Kandhamal District, Orissa: India
  11. ↑ Archbishop abducted in Iraq
  12. ↑ Iraqi Chaldean archbishop seized
  13. ↑ The Demand for Bibles in Burma is Growing Despite Enormous Persecution of Christians Christian Freedom International
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Eyewitness: Christianity in North Korea
  15. ↑ North Korea
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 Religious freedom update - Pakistan
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 China
  18. ↑ Persecution Of Christians Around The World
  19. ↑ Turkey
  20. ↑ One German and two Turkish Christians killed in Southeast Turkey
  21. ↑ Alicia Silverstone Joins Hollywood Celebrities to Spoof Traditional Views on Marriage Fox News, April 22, 2009
  22. ↑ Survey: Americans Believe Religious Values Are 'Under Attack' Anti-Defamation League, November 14, 2008
  23. ↑ "Hollywood's culture of death" JillStanek.com, February 23, 2009
  24. ↑ Is Hollywood anti-Christian? Ron Howard's 'Angels & Demons' sparks debate anew NY Daily News, May 15th 2009
  25. ↑ The Media and Hollywood War Against Christianity NewsMax, October 2, 2003
  26. ↑ http://www.leaderu.com/socialsciences/sellinghomosexuality.html
  27. ↑ http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=89526
  28. ↑ http://www.massresistance.org/docs/gen/08c/Prop8/church_attacks.html
  29. ↑ http://rebuildtheparty.ning.com/video/exodus-protest-park-street
  30. ↑ http://theway2k.vox.com/library/post/homosexuals-persecuting-christians-and-mormons.html
  31. ↑ http://www.hamiltonsquare.net/articlesRiotsSep1993.htm
  32. ↑ http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/may/08050205.html
  33. ↑ http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=95296
  34. ↑ http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/02/christians-condemn-phelps-hate-mongers
  35. ↑ http://www.boundlessline.org/2007/11/fred-phelps-mon.html
  36. ↑ http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/beam/11600537
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