Reprobate, demonic [/QUOTE]
"The Christian population in areas governed by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas has plummeted drastically by up to 90% in some communities..."
The Christian demographic in Palestinian territories has experienced a dramatic reduction over the past century. In 1922, Christians made up 11% of the population in geographical Palestine. By 2024, this number had dwindled to 1%, marking a nearly 90% decrease...
"Often, Christian individuals are afraid to report hate incidents in the PA for fear of being arrested or worse. This creates a skewed picture, one eagerly adopted by Western governments and media outlets."
The Christian population in Gaza decreased from 5,000 individuals before Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip in 2007 to only 1,000 by October 2023, the report notes.
The report attributes the decline in Bethlehem to systemic socio-economic hardships, instability and harassment by both Muslim Palestinians and the Islam-dominated Palestinian Authority.
One Protestant clergy member living under the control of the PA said, "Christians feel unprotected due to the failure of the PA police to intervene on their behalf in confrontations with Muslims."
A 2022 study cited by JCFA found that the desire to emigrate among Gaza's Christian population was twice as strong as that of Muslims. This economic and social disenfranchisement has led to a sharp reduction in the Christian community, particularly under Hamas rule.
Converts from Islam to Christianity face extreme pressure and threats, particularly in Gaza, where practicing Christianity often requires utmost secrecy.
Since Hamas took control in 2007, the report says Christians have endured increased violence and discrimination, leading to a significant population decline. The combination of economic hardship, security concerns and religious persecution has made life untenable for many Christians, prompting mass emigration.
Excuse me, who is demonic and Reprobate??? Did you read the rules when you came here? You were told to be civil and you have been anything but. I have posted, but can again, the countries where Christians are most persecuted ALL are Muslim countries. YOU and HEISHERE, if you had any shred of decency, would apologize for your nasty comments, but I won't hold my breath. I know where I stand with the Father, so your nasty name calling, demonic, Reprobate, I consider the source and I laugh. But as as this forum and moderators are concerned, for those comments you should be banned if civility is indeed the guideline.