Persecuted Nation: Yemen

Yemen is another Islamic state that does not allow non-Muslims to proselytize or even conversions, and heavily restricts the building of churches. There is some relative freedom with respect to gathering together in your private home, but trouble is met when you step out and live the Christian life. VOM considers this one of the least evangelized countries in the world.

As in Egypt, Shari'ah is the source of legislation. Conversion from Islam is punishable by death, making proselytizing so much harder because you not only contend with the idea that Christianity is a hated religion in and of itself, but also the act of converting from Islam is alienating and an automatic death sentence. More evangelicals are needed there, but I pray they go with the wisdom of Christ and share His gospel with patience, and help bring unity, strength and support to the Church that is there.