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Across the globe, Christians are enduring relentless persecution, displacement, and murder—yet the world remains silent. Why? Because much of the Western media and political classes have chosen indifference. Their refusal to shine a spotlight on these atrocities isn’t just negligence—it’s complicity. The West has turned its back on the cries of the persecuted, leaving millions of Christians to fend for themselves in a world hostile to their faith. They dare not address the uncomfortable truth that a significant majority of the oppressors are Islamic extremists and authoritarian regimes.
In the video below, a desperate priest’s heart-wrenching cries for aid echo as his congregation faces annihilation. This is not an isolated plea; it is the cry of millions. But where is the help? Where are the defenders of the persecuted? The deafening silence from the West reveals a tragic abandonment of their Christian brothers and sisters.
The Brutal Facts: Persecution by the Numbers
The World Watch List 2024 by Open Doors exposes the horrifying scope of Christian persecution
- 1 in 7 Christians worldwide suffers for their faith.
- 1 in 5 Christians in Africa faces targeted violence.
- 2 in 5 Christians in Asia endure harassment, imprisonment, or worse.
- In the Middle East, ancient Christian communities are on the brink of extinction, targeted by Islamic extremists, oppressive governments, and lawless militias.
These aren’t just numbers—they represent shattered lives and broken communities. Entire villages burned, children orphaned, women enslaved, and churches reduced to ash.
- 4,998 Christians were murdered for their faith in 2023, with 82% of these killings occurring in Nigeria, a nation overrun by jihadist groups like Boko Haram.
- More than 14,766 churches and Christian properties were attacked—a staggering sevenfold increase in just one year.
- 295,120 Christians were forcibly displaced, many fleeing violence and terror with no refuge in sight.
In North Korea, being a Christian is tantamount to a death sentence. In China, over 10,000 churches were closed, and Christians must now register on government apps to attend services under surveillance. In Algeria, only four Protestant churches remain, as the government systematically shuts down places of worship.
In Nigeria, Muslim groups like Boko Haram and Fulani Islamic terrorists ruthlessly target Christian communities, slaughtering believers and burning churches to the ground. Nine out of ten faith-based murders in 2023 occurred in Nigeria, where extremists operate with impunity.
In Pakistan, blasphemy laws are weaponized to persecute Christians. Accusations—often fabricated—can lead to mob violence, imprisonment, or execution. Entire communities live in fear, with reports of Christian villages attacked and women abducted under the guise of forced conversions.
Convert, Marry Me, or Die by Acid: Non-Muslim Women in Islamic Pakistan
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) March 18, 2023
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Islamic Pakistan
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) August 16, 2023
A Christian man Salim Masih has been accused of blaspheming Qur’an, so Muslim Mobs are ransacking and burning churches, Christian cemeteries, and Christian homes.
The anger is said to have been fueled by Muslim clerics whipping up mobs to attack Christians… pic.twitter.com/ZX9XDBoLNH
In Egypt, Christian women and girls face abductions and forced marriages to Muslim men, while Coptic churches remain under attack by radical groups. Discrimination is rampant, and legal protections for Christians are virtually nonexistent.
In Iran, converting to Christianity from Islam is treated as an act of treason. Christians are regularly arrested, tortured, and sentenced to long prison terms for holding private worship services or sharing their faith.
In Syria and Iraq, Islamic jihadis like ISIS have decimated ancient Christian communities. Churches have been destroyed, believers have been driven out of their ancestral lands, and those who remain live in constant fear of renewed violence.
A Conspiracy of Silence in the West
Why isn’t this a global outrage? Because the Western media and political elite refuse to speak up. Their silence isn’t just cowardice—it’s betrayal. They won’t call out Islamic terror for what it is. They won’t report on authoritarian regimes crushing faith communities. Instead, they cloak themselves in feigned neutrality, too scared to offend their own ideological allies or challenge oppressive governments.
This isn’t just a failure of journalism—it’s a moral collapse. While these elites champion every other cause, they ignore the suffering of Christians, proving their selective outrage is nothing more than political theater.
Christian Resilience in the Face of Horror
Despite this systemic persecution, Christians refuse to bow. Their faith remains unbroken:
- In Mali, a new constitution finally recognizes Christian minorities and offers hope for elections in 2024.
- In India, anti-conversion laws in Karnataka were rolled back, a victory for those long oppressed.
- In Laos, persecution has skyrocketed, but so has church growth—proof that faith can thrive even in the face of adversity.
These stories of resilience are a testament to the indomitable spirit of Christians worldwide. But resilience should not be mistaken for invulnerability. They need support, not just admiration.
It’s Time to Break the Silence
This is a human rights emergency. The systematic persecution of Christians isn’t just a religious issue—it’s a global crisis. The West must confront its hypocrisy and take action:
- Call out the truth: Name the perpetrators, whether they are Islamic, authoritarian regimes, or violent mobs.
- Raise awareness: Share the stories of the persecuted. Expose the media silence.
- Support the persecuted: Partner with organizations like Open Doors that provide aid, advocacy, and hope to Christians on the frontlines.
The cries of the oppressed cannot go unanswered any longer. Every day of inaction is a day of complicity. Christians are suffering in silence, but the time has come to amplify their voices. This is not just about faith—it’s about justice. Stand with the persecuted. Speak for the voiceless. End the silence.
For more information and to learn how you can take action, visit Open Doors.
Amy Mek
The media hates the Christians more than the Muslims do.
The only thing that the news media will cover about Christianity is scandal, which whips them into a frenzy.
The media can’t wait to celebrate the ending of Christianity, since it represents immutable truth, while the media seeks to be the arbitrator of truth, demanding to be the source and to destroy anything which stands in their way.
In doing so, the corporate media has just become propaganda, seeking unlimited power through partnering with government.
This became obvious in the recent U.S. Presidential election, until their lies were exposed.
Don’t expect repentance, but rather fury, as if from one scorned.