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100 Million Christians Lack Access to the Bible

Somalia ranks #1 on the Bible Access List (BAL) of 88 countries where access to the Bible is blocked by law, actions of religious extremists, or acts by other nonstate actors.

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The BAL, a new annual assessment, uncovers the stark reality of the lack of Bible access for an estimated 100 million Christians around the globe. The report combines data-driven analysis with contextual understanding and shows where access to the Bible is most restricted and where the shortage among believers is greatest.

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In Somalia—where 99.7% of the population is Muslim and 0.3% is Christian, according to Operation World—multiple forces of persecution operate simultaneously to restrict Bible access, including Islamic oppression, clan oppression, organized corruption and crime, and dictatorial paranoia, according to BAL’s profile of that country.

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Posted on 10/03/202510/03/2025

Discover the Compelling Evidence Proving the Reliability of the Bible

The devil works hard to confuse Christians, and the culture accuses believers of trusting “fairy tales.” The Bible isn’t something that was made up. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are historic facts. Scripture is true and reliable.

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That’s why Focus on the Family wants you to have the exclusive 6-part video series featuring J. Warner Wallace, homicide detective, speaker, and author of Cold-Case Christianity and Person of Interest.

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Each of these six videos is tailored to fit into your hectic schedule and equip you with the overwhelming evidence pointing to the reliability and truth of Scripture.

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Posted on 09/30/202509/30/2025

The White House Launches “America Prays” Initiative

In his speech at Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, September 8, 2025, President Trump emphasized the enduring role of faith in America’s identity, highlighted his administration’s defense of faith-based values, and reaffirmed his commitment to protecting Americans’ religious freedoms.

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The President also launched the America Prays initiative—a call for Americans to unite in prayer for the nation’s strength, peace, and prosperity leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The initiative challenges one million Americans to join with at least 10 people they know to dedicate one hour a week to pray for America and its citizens.

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Posted on 09/08/202509/08/2025

Report: US Government “Weaponized Its Full Weight Against Christians” 2021–2024

“A review of federal departments and agencies revealed a consistent and systematic pattern of discrimination against Christians during the [years 2021 to 2024],” summarizes the US Department of Justice’s 49-page Initial Report by the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias. “Where there should have been ‘equal justice under law’ there was unequal treatment—policies and practices that singled out Christian people, Christian houses of worship, and Christian convictions for disfavored treatment.”

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This “initial assessment of the harm caused when religious liberty is denied” is the first outcome of President Trump’s February 6, 2025, Executive Order, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias, his mandate to “ensure that any unlawful and improper conduct, policies, or practices that target Christians are identified, terminated, and rectified.”