In fact islamic extremism remains the global dominant driver of persecution responsible for initiating oppression and conflict in 35 of the 50 countries on the list open doors stated.
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Around the world more than 260 million christians live in places where they experience high levels of persecution just for following jesus.
The 2020 world watch list is about these stories behind the numbers.
In 2020 persecution against christians is on the rise increasing at an alarming rate.
More about the world watch list.
For over 60 years open doors has worked in the world s most oppressive countries empowering christians who are persecuted for their beliefs.
That s 1 in 8 believers worldwide.
So reports the 2020 world watch list wwl the latest annual accounting from open doors of the top 50 countries where christians are the most persecuted for their faith.
But behind each number and statistic there is a human story.
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This is a chance to be informed of the extent of persecution to be confronted by its nature and to ultimately be encouraged by those who have truly counted the cost of following jesus.
Research for the open doors 2020 world watch list the most in depth investigative research and report on christian persecution available shows that today more than 260 million people face persecution for their faith.
The world watch list is open doors annual ranking of the 50 countries where christians face the most extreme persecution.
The numbers are astonishing.
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Explore the country profiles to find information stories and prayers for each of the countries along with ways that you can stand with your persecuted church family in prayer and action.
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