Embattled: Christians Under Pressure in Europe and Beyond

25. Nov. 2016 - 26. Nov. 2016 Vienna, Archbishop’s Palace

Christians around the world have been tortured, killed, or forced to flee their homes because of their beliefs. In Syria and Iraq, the systematic targeting and killing of Christians has been declared to be genocide by many international bodies. Christians are persecuted in North Korea, and are being killed by Boko Haram and the Fulani Herdsmen in parts of Nigeria.    Here in Europe, Christians have been increasingly under attack: from legal restrictions on conscience, association, speech, and parental rights to hate crimes and social hostility against the faithful. Christian refugees in Europe are particularly vulnerable to discrimination and infringement of their freedom of religion. With this in mind, we have organized Embattled: Christians Under Pressure in Europe and Beyond, a conference with the goals of informing lawmakers, professionals, clergy, and media from Austria and neighboring countries about the challenges and pressures faced by Christians in Europe and around the world, as well as proposing legal, political, and cultural solutions. Panelists will describe the perils faced by Christians outside Europe. We are particularly honored to include the testimony of "Timothy C.", a brave man who fled certain death for his religious beliefs in North Korea. And we have a speaker to discuss the targeted attacks on Christians by Boko Haram and the Muslim Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria -- a topic about which many are unfamiliar. Other speakers are leading experts who are working toward solutions on a global scale.  Additionally, to address the increasing state restrictions on religious liberty in Europe, speakers include legal experts, politicians who work to protect fundamental freedoms, and activists who work with Christian refugees in Europe. DETAILED PROGRAM REGISTER HERE