Open Doors USA, an organization that tracks Christian persecution, released its "2014 World Watch List" to reveal the world's most dangerous countries for Christians.
This graphic reveals the top 10 countries; all nations where Christians face threats, discrimination, kidnapping, violence and death from the government or extremist groups.
(Graphic: Open Doors USA)You can view all 50 countries on the World Watch List here.
Here's more information on the five most dangerous places in the world for followers of Jesus.
1. NORTH KOREA
Illegal to be a Christian or take part in any Christian activity
Three generations of a family may be imprisoned for one member owning a Bible
Estimated 70,000 Christians held in prison labor camps
2. SOMALIA
Christianity associated with oppression from European colonial powers
Suggested death penalty for being a Christian
Anti-Christian violence inflicted by militant groups who operate freely in the absence of an effective government
3. SYRIA
Tens of thousands of Christians displaced by threats and violence
City of Homs nearly cleared of 50-60,000 Christians
Many churches bombed
4. IRAQ
Christians increasingly persecuted since First Gulf War in 1990
Surge in kidnappings, threats and murders after Second Gulf War in 2003
Christian population at 25% of 1990 level
5. AFGHANISTAN
SOURCE http://www.christianpost.com/buzzvine/10-most-dangerous-places-in-the-world-to-be-a-christian-112290/
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