Protestantism in Eritrea
Protestants in Eritrea number about 91,232, which represents 2% of the population. The Evangelical Lutheran church is recognized.[1] Torture is used against Christians in Eritrea, more than 2000 Christians are subject to arrest (2006).[2] The U. S. state department names it a Country of Particular Concern due to its violation of religious liberty.[3] It has been reported that entire families are thrown into jail.[4] According to the Barnabas Fund, in April 2010 a 28-year-old student died after she was held in a metal shipping container for 2 years, after being arrested for attending a Bible study.
Denominations
Protestant denominations in Eritrea:[5]
- Christian Brethren
- Eritrean Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus)
- Evangelical Church of Eritrea
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eritrea
- Middle East General Mission
- Seventh-day Adventist Church
There are also other Evangelical Protestant Christian denominations (P'ent'ay) practiced by Eritreans (and Diaspora Eritreans) with counterparts in Ethiopia, that have been banned or are under persecution in Eritrea.[6]
References
- Eritrea#Religion
- "Open Doors International". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
- "Open Doors International". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
- "ADVOCATING FOR PERSECUTED EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS IN ERITREA". Archived from the original on 2007-09-26.
- World Christian Encyclopedia, 2001 edition, Volume 1, page 263
- "Eritrean church leaders still in jail 12 years later". World Watch Monitor. 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2019-05-03.