German wants more political attention for persecuted Christian

24-11-2022

Central Europe

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Western politicians should do more to support persecuted Christians worldwide, respondents of a survey by the German newspaper Die Tagespost indicate.

Christian is having hard times, in Europe too

Two different reports on the persecution of Christians worldwide show increased repression. In Europe, hundreds of incidents occurred in 2021.

Anne van der Bijl. Photo RD, Sjaak Verboom

“God’s smuggler” crosses last border; Anne van der Bijl dies at 94

Known as "Brother Andrew", or maybe even more famous as "God's Smuggler", Anne van der Bijl is a familiar name to many. The founder of Open Doors, the organisation that is active for persecuted Christians, passed away on Tuesday. Born in 1928, he became 94 years old.

Räsänen holding a Bible when speaking to the press, prior to one of her court sessions. Photo AFP, Antti Aimo-Koivisto

Finnish politician Räsänen perceives anti-Christian hate in Western culture

Päivi Räsänen, who has been under fire because of her traditional view on marriage and sexuality, pointed out that "heavy hatred for Christian values" in Western society has been growing.

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