Churches Forced to Stop Farsi Worship in Tehran, Iran
The following article reports on how Iranian authorities have closed down the last two Farsi-language church services in Tehran.
http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/iran/article_1406358.html
Two Churches Targeted in Bomb Attack in Nigeria
The following article reports on how the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram set off a car bomb outside of a church in Nigeria.
http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/nigeria/article_1412585.html
Indonesian President Sidesteps Church Controversy
The following article reports on how the Indonesian government is failing to enforce a Supreme Court ruling that allows a church to worship inside its own building.
http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/indonesia/article_1415570.html
Rumors on Imminent Execution of Iranian Pastor Unconfirmed
The following article reports on unconfirmed reports that Iran is set to execute Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani.
http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/iran/article_1416779.html
Suicide Bombers Attack Worship Service in Jos, Nigeria
The following article reports on the car bombing of a Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) worship service in Jos, Nigeria, by Boko Haram Islamic extremists.
http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/nigeria/article_1418143.html
The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.
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