Iran's Growing Christian Movement Amidst Legal Restrictions
The Rapid Rise of Christianity in Iran
<strong>Iran</strong> has witnessed an extraordinary growth in its Christian population over the past two decades, according to Nima Alizadeh, despite the prohibition of Bible distribution in the country.
Christianity's Expansion in a Restrictive Environment
Scholar Shay Khatiri of Johns Hopkins University notes that Islam is experiencing a decline in Iran, while Christianity is thriving. This growth has become a significant concern for the country's leading Islamic seminary, which views combating domestic Christianity as a high priority.
Estimates suggest that over a million Iranians may have converted to Christianity. Neighboring Afghanistan has also seen a rapid growth in its Christian population, rivaling Iran's.
Persecution and Displacement
Christian converts in Iran face persecution, leading thousands to seek refuge among the Iranian diaspora in Western countries.
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