47. Colombia
Region
Latin America
Christian population
49 876 000 (94.8%)
Main relegion
Christianity
Main threats
• Organised corruption and crime
• Clan oppression
Many regions in Colombia are riddled with criminality – and that can make life very dangerous for Christians, especially church leaders who are involved in activities that threaten the influence of gangs and cartels. This could include helping former gang members rehabilitate, protecting young people from gang recruitment, or engaging in humanitarian work. It can lead to threats, extortion and even murder.
Christians living in indigenous areas can also face opposition. Faced with accusations that they have betrayed local traditions by choosing to follow Jesus, Christians can be targeted for threats, discrimination, legal complaints and imprisonment. Given these dangers, some believers choose to stay under the radar.
Total score
66%
Pressure
64.2%
Violence
76.7%
Please pray
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Ask God to bring about peace from the armed conflict, and that He would give His people strength to be peacemakers.
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Pray that God would protect believers who find Jesus in indigenous communities. Pray they would be accepted rather than oppressed.
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Pray for protection for Christians living in places ruled by drug gangs, as they are at risk.