Anti-Christian Hostility And Restrictions on Religious Freedom Sharply Increase Across Europe

[Hol]

Anti-Christian hate crimes, discrimination, and restrictions on the religious freedom of Christians are increasing in many European countries, according to a new report by the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe).

Using government statistics, police data, and information from international and local organizations, OIDAC found 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes documented by police and civil society in 35 European countries in 2023, including 232 personal attacks on Christians, such as harassment, threats, and physical violence.

The report identifies three countries of particular concern: France, with nearly 1,000 anti-Christian hate crimes in 2023; the United Kingdom, where incidents rose to more than 700; and Germany, which saw a 105% increase in anti-Christian hate crimes from 2022 to 2023. In terms of church vandalism, German police recorded more than 2,000 cases of property damage to Christian places of worship in 2023.

OIDAC’s findings revealed widespread discrimination against Christians in the workplace, noting, “Traditional Christian beliefs, such as the conviction that God created [humans] as male and female for each other, may be labelled as ‘discriminatory’—even if the person has never been found to have discriminated against a colleague or client—and can lead to interrogation, suspension or even dismissal.” In light of this, many Christians, particularly younger people, self-censor or hide their beliefs in order to avoid discrimination at universities and in the workplace.

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[mattfivefour]

The report identifies three countries of particular concern: France, with nearly 1,000 anti-Christian hate crimes in 2023; the United Kingdom, where incidents rose to more than 700; and Germany, which saw a 105% increase in anti-Christian hate crimes from 2022 to 2023. In terms of church vandalism, German police recorded more than 2,000 cases of property damage to Christian places of worship in 2023.

Interestingly, three of the nations where Islamic immigration is the highest. Coincidence? I think not.

 

[lismore]

Interestingly, three of the nations where Islamic immigration is the highest. Coincidence? I think not.

Hello Matt. I think you're right, that might be part of it. There seems to be a lot of hostility towards the gospel from many directions, even from within the church, there are many goats in leadership positions in denominations. What to do about it though, that's the problem. The current UK Labour Government are shocking on just about every level, very hostile to Christianity and they have another 4 years to go.

Anti-Christian hostility I think is another sign of the last days. Britain, once the land of the book, now the land of the crook.

I take encouragement from this scripture: Be strong, take heart and wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14).

We've been chosen for the tough but privileged assignment, to be carrying the torch in the last of the last days. Even a little light shining in the darkness can be seen from a great distance, the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.

God Bless