Protestantism in Algeria

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Protestants are between 5000 and 20000 in Algeria. [1] The small Christian generally practices its faith without government interference. [2] Converts expose themselves to the risk of attack by radical extremists. [3] Missionary groups are permitted to conduct humanitarian activities without government interference as long as they are discreet and do not proselytize openly. [4] Since 2006 missioning Muslims can be punished with up to five years of prison. [5] The Protestant Church of Algeria is a Reformed Church with about 1,500 members. [6] The Protestant Church of Algeria is one of only two officially recognized Christian organizations in the country. [7] The Minister of Religious Affairs has called the evangelical Church "dangerous". [8]

[edit] List of Denominations

  • Armée du Salut
  • Assemblées de Dieu
  • Eglise Adventiste du Séptieme Jour
  • Eglise Evangélique Copte
  • Eglise Protestante d'Algérie
  • Frères Larges
  • Mission Baptiste Evangélique
  • Mission Biblique de Ghardaia
  • Mission d'Afrique du Nord
  • Mission Evangélique au Sahara
  • Mission Evangélique de Médéa
  • Mission Evangélique du Sahara
  • Mission Rolland

Source of the list: The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 57

[edit] References

  1. ^ Wikipedia on Christianity in Algeria.
  2. ^ Wikipedia on Status of religious freedom in Algeria.
  3. ^ Wikipedia on Status of religious freedom in Algeria.
  4. ^ Wikipedia on Status of religious freedom in Algeria.
  5. ^ German Site of the International Society for Human Rights.
  6. ^ Wikipedia on Protestant Church of Algeria.
  7. ^ PC(USA) Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study.
  8. ^ Open Doors UK.