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religion21 days ago•6 min saved

Christians in Jerusalem face rising harassment as ultranationalism grows

Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem report a rise in harassment and attacks—spitting, graffiti, and assaults—with 31 incidents in the first three months of 2026 and 113 known attacks last year, many unreported due to distrust in the police; analysts link the trend to Israel's shift toward ultranationalism and ongoing Gaza/Lebanon tensions, fueling emigration among younger Christians and straining Jewish-Christian relations.

via Al Jazeera|

#christians-in-israel #church-attacks #east-jerusalem

religious-persecution2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pakistani Christians Defiantly Worship in Desecrated Churches Despite Mob Attacks"

Pakistani Christians held Sunday services at churches that were vandalized by a vigilante mob after two Christian brothers were accused of desecrating the Quran. Over 80 Christian homes and churches were destroyed in the riot. The affected families are seeking compensation, and paramilitary troops are guarding the sites. The police have arrested the accused men and rounded up nearly 160 people involved in the attack. Blasphemy is punishable by death in Pakistan, and previous attempts to reform the blasphemy law have resulted in violence, including the assassination of a former governor and a minister for minorities.

via Al Jazeera English|

#blasphemy #christians #church-attacks

religionconflict2 years ago•3 min saved

Religious tensions escalate as Muslim mob targets churches in Pakistan

A Muslim mob in Jaranwala, Pakistan, attacked churches and Christian homes after accusing a Christian man of desecrating the Quran. The mob demolished the man's house, burned churches, and damaged other homes. Police intervened, arresting dozens of rioters and launching raids to find all perpetrators. Blasphemy accusations are common in Pakistan, often leading to violence and killings. The attack drew nationwide condemnation, and human rights groups highlight the use of blasphemy allegations to intimidate religious minorities and settle personal scores.

via The Associated Press|

#blasphemy-accusations #christians #church-attacks