Rising Restrictions on Religion – Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
- Restrictions rose 2006-09 in 23 countries, decreased in 12, remained unchanged in 163.
- Rising in countries with rising populations, so net effect is increased populations under increased restrictions.
- 2.2 billion people live under restrictions on religion, social hostilities to religion.
Read the report for more details. Critical to the future narrative of religious persecution. Places especially to watch: North Africa, Syria, China, South Sudan.
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