NIGERIA: the complexities of a Christian community under threat
Christian martyrdom in Nigeria remains a grave and ongoing crisis, with thousands killed in 2025 alone due to targeted violence by extremist groups. This persecution has escalated dramatically in recent years, making Nigeria one of the deadliest places in the world for Christians to live. But is it really as straightforward as Christian media portrays? Or do the complexities of culture and faith, and the context of rivalries and revenge, get overshadowed by the emotional weight of martyrdom and persecution?
FROM DOOM TO DIALOGUE: navigating freedom of faith in South Africa
A video is currently circulating that raises alarm over potential state regulation of Christianity in South Africa—sparking concern that this could mark the beginning of religious restrictions and even persecution. Here’s a grounded summary of what’s happening, followed by a Christian lens to help discern the moment.
REFRAMING PERSECUTION: Who Owns the Narrative?
Over more than four decades of walking alongside the persecuted Church, I’ve come to a sobering realization: for many Christians in the West, the story of persecution often centre’s more on the persecutor than the persecuted. We amplify the pain that fits our worldview and mute the cries that disturb our conscience. TAYBEH is a perfect example