Persecution

“We need to be vocal and speak out about any kind of violence or racism targeting churches or any of these things, but especially there seems to be more animosity towards Jewish people and Muslims” - Baptist Press

“We should do all we can to shield people from the ravages of persecution. We should try to avoid and prevent it. We should pray against it. When God sees fit to answer those prayers, we can rest assured that he is bringing his kingdom in gentler ways.” - 9 Marks

“With 388 million Christians enduring high levels of persecution and discrimination globally, compared to 380 million in the previous reporting year, Open Doors CEO Ryan Brown said persecution is increasing in breadth and severity.” - Baptist Press

“For many believers around the world, life is more treacherous than most of us can imagine. Those of us who know only peace and freedom have little understanding of what others face. Ongoing war. Persistent famine. Overwhelming poverty. Growing persecution. And on and on.” - Chuck Lawless

“Asked by reporters Sunday on Air Force One whether that could mean sending U.S. troops into the country, or striking Nigeria from the air, Trump was non-committal. ‘Could be,’ he said.” - RNS

“Thomas Schirrmacher, president of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR), said at a press conference announcing the release of the ISHR 2025… that the situation of Christians in many regions has deteriorated significantly across the globe.” - CPost

“Sometimes our greatest witness is not when we’re standing on the mountaintop; it’s when we’re trusting God anyway as we go through the deepest valley. It’s finishing the race even if the cost of victory is death.” - The Baptist Paper

“Sheafe stated that his specific reason for doing so was that ‘Christian pastors are leading people into a false path by following Jesus.’” - C.Leaders

“According to Global Christian Relief and other human rights monitors, Nigeria remains the deadliest place in the world for Christians. In 2024 alone, more than 4,100 Christians were killed for their faith—82 percent of all Christian martyrdoms worldwide.” - Denison Forum

“Last week, April 24, marked the day that Armenians across the globe commemorated the Armenian Genocide, where in 1915, between 600,000 to 1.5 million Armenians were murdered in Ottoman Turkey.” - Baptist Press