How are Christians persecuted today? This is a question not often thought about in the Western Church today. When Christians in the West actually think about persecution, they think about Ancient Rome, the Coliseum, and things of that nature. As if Christian persecution is something that can only be found in Church history.
People rarely think about Christians suffering in modern times, even though Christianity is the most persecuted religion around the world. From Morocco to China, Christians are persecuted on a daily basis for their faith.
With that said, how are Christians persecuted today? Well, it depends on the country, the religious landscape and the historical context.
Our latest blog is an excellent example of how Christians are persecuted in Eritrea today.
Click here to read the story of Asmerom;  imprisoned and tortured for his faith by a totalitarian government, Asmerom risked his life to escape Eritrea.