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

References

  1. ↑ "Wikipedia on Protestantism by country". 
  2. ↑ "Wikipedia on Qatar". 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "State Department on Qatar". 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Christian Science Monitor". 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Beliefnet.com". 
  6. ↑ "Open Doors UK". 
  7. ↑ The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 617
Protestantism in Asia
Sovereign states
States with limited recognition
  • Abkhazia
  • Nagorno-Karabakh
  • Northern Cyprus
  • Palestine
  • South Ossetia
  • Taiwan
Other dependent territories
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Christmas Island
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands
  • Hong Kong
  • Macau
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