According to Open Doors’ 2008 World Watch List, North Korea remains the No. 1 persecutor of Christians. The organization identifies the following 10 countries as having the greatest intensity of Christian persecution:
1) North Korea (2007 ranking: 1)
2) Saudi Arabia (2)
3) Iran (3)
4) Maldives (5)
5) Bhutan (7)
6) Yemen (6)
7) Afghanistan (10)
8) Laos (9)
9) Uzbekistan (11)
10) China (12)
To compile the list, Open Doors compares answers given by indigenous contacts, field workers, and persecuted believers on 50 questions covering various aspects of religious freedom.
Open Doors serves persecuted believers throughout the world through Bible and Christian literature distribution, leadership training and assistance, Christian community development, prayer and presence ministry, and advocacy.
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