Protestantism in Qatar
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Protestants comprise less than 1% of the population of Qatar.[1] There is some limitation of the religious liberty of Christians. [2] The constitution provides for religious liberty.[3] Proselytizing by non-Muslims is prohibited by law.[3] No foreign missionary groups operate openly in the country.[3] Religious groups must register with the Government for legal recognition.[3] Christians are subject to the Sharia. [3] Christian religious literature in English is available in bookstores.[4] In 2006 the first building of a church in 14 centuries was started.[4] It is built in Doha.[5] It includes a conference center and meeting rooms.[5] Publication, import and distribution of Christian religious literature is banned.[6]
Denominations
- Christian Brethren
- Church of Scotland
- Free Church (UK)
- Church of South India[7]
References
- ↑ "Wikipedia on Protestantism by country".
- ↑ "Wikipedia on Qatar".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "State Department on Qatar".
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Christian Science Monitor".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Beliefnet.com".
- ↑ "Open Doors UK".
- ↑ The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 617
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