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Persecuted for Discipling Children in Christ

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Christian Tajik parents are not allowed to teach their children about the Bible.
Christian Tajik parents are not allowed to teach their children about the Bible.

A Tajik Christian has been penalized for sharing the gospel with children. In Tajikistan, teaching children about Christ is illegal, but Christian parents and pastors continue discipling children. One church leader was caught trying to bring Christian children's books into the country and now faces expensive fines and multiple court appearances. "This restriction is a hard one, especially on parents," said a front-line worker. Read More.

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