Protestantism in Eritrea

Protestants in Eritrea number about 91,232, which represents 2% of the population. The Evangelical Lutheran church is recognized.[1] Torture is used against Christians in Eritrea, more than 2000 Christians are subject to arrest (2006).[2] The U. S. state department names it a Country of Particular Concern due to its violation of religious liberty.[3] It has been reported that entire families are thrown into jail.[4] According to the Barnabas Fund, in April 2010 a 28-year-old student died after she was held in a metal shipping container for 2 years, after being arrested for attending a Bible study.

Denominations

Protestant denominations in Eritrea:[5]

There are also other Evangelical Protestant Christian denominations (P'ent'ay) practiced by Eritreans (and Diaspora Eritreans) with counterparts in Ethiopia, that have been banned or are under persecution in Eritrea.[6]

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References
  1. Eritrea#Religion
  2. "Open Doors International". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
  3. "Open Doors International". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
  4. "ADVOCATING FOR PERSECUTED EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS IN ERITREA". Archived from the original on 2007-09-26.
  5. World Christian Encyclopedia, 2001 edition, Volume 1, page 263
  6. "Eritrean church leaders still in jail 12 years later". World Watch Monitor. 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
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