Fahan Presbyterian Church

Jesus is Lord - Romans 10: 9

Bhutan

Leader: King Jigme Wangchuck
Population: 703,000 (16,500 Christians)
Main Religion: Mahayana Buddhism
Government: Monarchy
World Watch Rank: 14

The constitution guarantees free expression of faith, but penalises forcible conversions - which can be abused to the detriment of believers. The Drukpa people, who comprise 68 per cent of the population, are often staunch Buddhists zealous in protecting their religion. To convert to a different faith is a shameful act and is often met with criticism, discrimination in the workplace and social pressure. Most persecution takes place in rural areas, where Buddhist monks oppose the presence of Christians.

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