Fahan Presbyterian Church

Jesus is Lord - Romans 10: 9

Turkmenistan

Leader: President Berdymukhamedov
Population: 5.1 million (1% Christian)
Main Religion: Islam
Government: One-party state
World Watch Rank: 15

Although the constitution provides for freedom of religion, in 2010 police officers reportedly told Christians that they would do everything to ensure that there are no Christians left in the country. Ethnic Turkmen Christians are often insulted and put under pressure to return to Islam. Many believers run the risk of losing their jobs. There are very few registered churches; non-registered religious activity is illegal. In 2010 a pastor from Marytown was falsely accused of swindle and sentenced to four years' imprisonment.

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