Iran said to arrest over 100 Christians in crackdown on conversions
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(Worthy News) – Iranian authorities have reportedly arrested over 100 Christians in the past few days, as they seek to crack down on conversions and what they claim is proselytizing by evangelicals.
Citing Open Doors UK, a charity that monitors persecution of Christians around the world, the Telegraph reported Monday that growing public interest in the minority faith, which makes up less than 1 percent — or around 350,000 — of the population, has worried the Islamic regime, leading to to crackdowns on churches and congregants.
While the existing Christian minority is accepted by Iran’s rulers, conversion from Islam is a punishable offense. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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