Mission Network News

Headlining today's news the list of countries that fail to allow religious freedom has been released. It's called the Open Doors' World Watch list, comprising of countries where Christians face the most persecution. Open Doors President Terry Madison. "Saudi Arabia has the distinction, unfavorable as it is, of being the most repressive regime in the world for Christian faith. And, they have topped this list again as number one for a number of years in a row." Madison says Afghanistan is second, followed by China, Chechnya and Sudan. 82 other countries made the list. He says churches can use this as a prayer tool. "It's very helpful for churches to use because they can pray their way through the list and remember those who are in bonds for Christ's sake. We're really committed to public education, particularly among the church folk, to realize that even as we enjoy the freedom that we have, that is not what others around the world share."