Protestantism in Afghanistan

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Protestants in Afghanistan have a long history. There was a congregation in Kabul but it was demolished by King Mohammed Zahir Shah.[1] There are unconfirmed reports that two native Afghan converts were hung in 1998 by the Taliban.[2] There have been disputed reports of the murder by Islamic militants of a Muslim cleric for "propagating Christianity".[3] There is an estimated 3,000 - 10,000 Christians in Afghansitan (See Afghan Christians). Most of these are former Muslims who have converted to Christianity.[4]

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  1. ^ Sheryl Henderson Blunt (December 26th, 2001). Afghans May Starve. Christianity Today. Retrieved on 2006-07-06.
  2. ^ Barbara G. Baker (February 15th, 2001). Taliban Threatens Death to Converts. Christianity Today. Retrieved on 2006-07-06.
  3. ^ Mark Stricherz (September 9th, 2004). Land of Warlords. Christianity Today. Retrieved on 2006-07-06.
  4. ^ AfghanTimes.com - Afghan Christian News Network

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