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American Churches Face Rising Hostility: 415 Incidents Tracked in 2024
When protesters disrupted a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul in January, it became the latest example of growing hostility against American churches. The Family Research Council tracked 415 incidents impacting 383 churches in 2024 — the most recent year with complete data — highlighting an alarming trend of aggression against places of worship.
Read Full Story at Christianity TodayIf the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.
— John 15:18
Rising incidents of hostility against churches remind believers that opposition to faith is not new — yet the data shows an alarming trend that demands attention and prayer.
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