A new report by the International Christian Concern (ICC) reveals that Christianity is facing the most significant increase in persecution worldwide. The report, titled 'The Global Persecution Index 2025,' attributes this surge to the rise of authoritarianism and the spread of Islamic extremism, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The Sahel region in Africa is identified as a 'Red Zone,' with countries like Mali, Niger, and Chad exhibiting the most severe actions against Christians.
EXCLUSIVE: Reports for years have indicated that religious intolerance is on the rise around the globe in the face of increasing authoritarian rule and the continued spread of Islamic extremism, but a report released Thursday indicates that Christianity, above all others, is taking the biggest hit.
'Christianity and other faiths emphasize allegiance to a higher moral authority, which inherently challenges authoritarian regimes that demand complete loyalty to the state.
Religious Intolerance Authoritarianism Islamic Extremism Christian Persecution Sahel Region
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