As Islam becomes bold worldwide and will soon be the dominant false religion, persecution of believers is more prevalent than ever.
While persecution of Christianity is terrible for both men and women, men are most often tortured for a short time and then killed, while women will have to endure years of oppression through marriage and other methods.
The Open Doors report identifies five primary “pressure points” for Christian women in majority Muslim countries: forced marriage, sexual violence, physical violence, psychological violence and abduction.
While such persecution is not yet commonplace in the United States and much of the Western world, we are already seeing Islam’s oppressive influence. Pray for the church.
From the Christian Post:
In a sobering yet vital recognition ahead of International Women’s Day, persecution watchdog Open Doors has released its annual Gender Report, revealing that forced marriage is becoming a “concerningly common practice” impacting Christian women worldwide.
The 2024 Gender Report, compiled by Open Doors’ global research team, draws attention to the marginalization of Christian women who live in countries ranked as the 50 most dangerous for Christian persecution.
The report highlights the oppression and violence they endure due to their gender and their faith in Christ, noting that forced marriage is a threat to Christian women and girls in an astounding 84% of the countries on the 2024 Open Doors World Watch List.
