Christianity in Nepal
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There are 7,105 Catholics in Nepal, forming an Apostolic Prefecture (2004)[1] Protestants in Nepal are a small religious minority, accounting for only .45% of the population.[2] Among the denominations mentioned in World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 529 are:
- Calvary Churches
- Agape Fellowship
- Christ Groups
- National Churches Fellowship of Nepal
- Churches of Nepal
The constitution of Nepal provides fo religious freedom, [3] yet proselytism is still illegal. [4] Foreign workers having proselytized have been expelled from the country. [5] There is persecution of Christians by Maoist terrorists. [6] This includes attacks on Christian institutions. [7] House churches are illegal. [8] There is increasing persecutions of Christians. [8]
There has been fierce persecution by Maoist insurgents in the areas that they have taken over, such as shutting down their churches or having their pastors' hands cut off.[9]
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- ^ Catholicism in Nepal Roman Catholicism in Nepal.
- ^ Nepal. International Religious Freedom Report 2004 (September 15th, 2004). Retrieved on 2006-06-18.
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- ^ a b Allie Martin (2006). Despite Severe Persecution, Nepal's Christian Church Growing Rapidly (article). Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
- ^ Eunice K. Y. Or (December 8th, 2004). BWA Urges Prayer for the Persecuted Nepalese Churches. Christianity Today. Retrieved on 2006-06-18.
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