What is Persecution of Christians?
[[File:Girl sufferedwithburnwounds.jpg|thumb|right|A girl from a [[Christian]] family was burned by [[Hindu nationalist]]s during violence in [[Orissa]], [[India]] in 2008.]] '''Persecution of Christians''' is treating [[Christians]] unfairly based on their religion. This can mean using [[violence]] against them or putting them in [[prison]]. Persecution of Christians exists in many countries which include [[India]], [[Iran]], [[Pakistan]], [[Nigeria]], [[Afghanistan]], [[Burma]], [[Lebanon]], [[Syria]], [[Sri Lanka]] etc. In [[China]] it is illegal to be a member of a Christian church that is not approved by the government. ==Related pages== * [[Diocletian]] * [[Nero]] * [[Religious persecution]] {{religion-stub}} [[Category:Ancient Christianity]] [[Category:Discrimination]] [[Category:Christian behavior and experience]] [[Category:Religious violence]]