Christianity At Risk Of Extinction In Some Parts Of World
By PanArmenian
November 16, 2013
Christianity is at risk of extinction in some parts of the world due to growing persecution of minority communities, a minister has warned, according to BBC News.
Baroness Warsi said Christians were in danger of being driven out of countries, such as Syria and Iraq, where the religion first took root.
Syrias civil war and the instability in Iraq has seen many leave.
Baroness Warsi said politicians had a duty to speak out against persecution and appeal for religious tolerance. In a speech at Georgetown University in Washington DC, the foreign office minister who also has responsibility for faith communities said one in ten Christians were living in countries where they were in a minority.
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Christianity 'At Risk Of Extinction In Some Parts Of World' Eurasia Review
By PanArmenian
November 16, 2013
Christianity is at risk of extinction in some parts of the world due to growing persecution of minority communities, a minister has warned, according to BBC News.
Baroness Warsi said Christians were in danger of being driven out of countries, such as Syria and Iraq, where the religion first took root.
Syrias civil war and the instability in Iraq has seen many leave.
Baroness Warsi said politicians had a duty to speak out against persecution and appeal for religious tolerance. In a speech at Georgetown University in Washington DC, the foreign office minister who also has responsibility for faith communities said one in ten Christians were living in countries where they were in a minority.
To continue reading, go to:
Christianity 'At Risk Of Extinction In Some Parts Of World' Eurasia Review