World Watch Update: Ethiopia

Ethiopia was one of the first African countries to accept and adopt Christianity as its state religion. But, despite Ethiopia being a Christian-majority country, Christians face persecution from the government, extremist Muslims, and even each other.

Islamic oppression poses a real threat to Christ-followers. In areas where there’s a Muslim majority, Christians are harassed and often denied access to communal resources. Christians who leave the Orthodox Church also face persecution, as the Orthodox Church sees itself as the one true church. Christians also face persecution on a national level, as the government has become more authoritarian and suspicious of religion. This has resulted in the government banning religious broadcasting services and religious activities in schools.