Nepal: Christians 'On Top of the World' Facing Persecution
Nepal: Christians 'On Top of the World' Facing Persecution
Nepal is known for being 'on top of the world.' It's also a country where Hinduism and Maoism struggle for dominance. Christians face widespread persecution but God is on the move. Their numbers have grown from 29 people when the first church was planted in Nepal 60 years ago, to nearly one million today. Most of those coming to Christ in Nepal are former Hindus who face much opposition, including that of a young girl whose mother tried to kill her for becoming a Christian. Gary Lane has the story.
January 11, 2013
Length: 4:08
From Christian World News
- Current Ministry Project
Through training on awareness, advocacy, and the theology of persecution, VOMC is helping to equip church leaders in Nepal to better respond to and withstand persecution.
Project Fund: Equipping the Saints
- Country Information
Population
30,899,443 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Chhettri (16.5), Brahman-Hill (11.3), Magar (6.9), Tharu (6.2), Tamang (5.6), Bishwokarma (5), Musalman (4.9), Newar (4.6), Yadav (4.2), Rai (2.2), Pariyar (1.9), Gurung (1.9), Thakuri (1.7), Mijar (1.6), Teli (1.5), Yakthung/Lumbu (1.4), Chamar/Harijan/Ram (1.4), Koiri/Kushwaha (1.2), other (20)Religion (%)
Hindu (81.2), Buddhist (8.2), Muslim (5.1), Kirat (3.2), Christian (1.8), Other (0.5), Unspecifed (0.2)Leader
President Ram Chandra Poudel (2023)Government type
Federal parliamentary republicLegal system
English common law and Hindu legal conceptsSource: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for Nepal
Pray that Christians will practice their faith with courage.
Pray that despite the lack of freedom to share the hope of faith in Christ, the Lord will give Christians opportunities to evangelize.
