Open Doors assessed that in 11 countries this persecution was extreme and in 24 very high.
Religious-based violence is widespread in many countries and in a number of countries this persecution is tolerated and, in some cases, even supported by the government.
I agree that the institutional church in the United States is often tragically silent in the face of this persecution.
The international community needs to stand united to assist the Baha'i community in Yemen and prevent this persecution from escalating to crimes against humanity or genocide.
Most Tolkienists are showing Aragorn-like bravery in the face of this persecution.
Even if the figure is higher, in this century "persecution is clearly no longer the norm", says Brent Fulton of ChinaSource, a Christian group in Hong Kong.That is largely because many officials see advantages in Christianity's growth.
This persecution also stalled in June 260, when Valerian was captured in battle.
This persecution continues today, in places like Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha and parts of South India.
"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake.
"That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties.
