Protestantism in Yemen

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Protestants are less than 1 % of the population in Yemen. [1] Yemen is among the countries with the highest level of persecution of Christians.[2]Apostasy from Islam is punished with death. [3] An American Baptist congregation is affiliated with a hospital in Jibla. [4]The Anglican Church runs two charitable clinics in Aden.[5]The relations between Christians and Muslims contribute to religious freedeom. [6]

[edit] Denominations

  • Baptist Church
  • Red Sea Team
  • Church of South Arabia
  • Source of the list: World Christian Encyclopedia, 2001 edition, Volume 1, page 812

[edit] References

  1. ^ World Map Religious Liberty Asia West.
  2. ^ [http://sb.od.org/index.php?supp_page=wwl_2007&supp_lang=en&PHPSESSID= e622287b6c69bbbcc45b3944f58609dd Open Doors International].
  3. ^ German article on Yemen.
  4. ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2006.
  5. ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2006.
  6. ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2006.