Christian parents now face significant fines and jail time for teaching their children about Christ.
Christian parents now face significant fines and jail time for teaching their children about Christ.
Jun. 12, 2025 | Uzbekistan

New Law Restricts Discipling Children

[13] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Uzbek Christians.

Uzbek lawmakers are cracking down on religious instruction of children. On February 21, 2025, the President of Uzbekistan signed a new law penalizing parents or anyone who teaches children about religion, including Christianity, without official authorization. Violating the law could lead to fines equivalent to more than a month’s wages and up to 15 days in jail. Among Uzbekistan’s population of around 35 million people, only 2% are Christians. Uzbekistan has historically restricted Christian activity, and the new law will make it more difficult for parents to disciple their children in the Christian faith. Government officials have stated that the new law is intended to inhibit Islamic extremism, but Uzbek Christians worry that the new statute will be broadly enforced.

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  • Lord Jesus I pray for my Uzbek brothers and sisters
    in Christ that You would guide and direct their steps with these new laws restricting disciplying of children. Give them wisdom and boldness of faith and may their children grow in knowledge and truth of Your Word.
    patty r - USA
  • Jesus, you love the little children. Protect parents and Christian workers as they teach children about you. Give discretion and wisdom to both adults and children, that they will keep this information and share it with discretion so that everyone stays safe. Provide Bibles and teaching materials. Multiply the souls in your kingdom.
    Vi P - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please be with the Christian families in Uzbekistan. Please protect them from any danger that may threaten them. Please provide a way for them to disciple their children without facing government oppression. Lord, do a miracle and abolish this oppressive law. Bring the leaders of Uzbekistan to a saving faith and repentance. Amen!
    Kyle L - USA
  • Lord I pray for the Uzbek Christians to follow the words of Jesus when he tells us in Luke 18:16, "let the children come to me. Don't stop them! for the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children." Give the Christian parents boldness to follow Jesus' command and provide them with a supernatural protection against this new law.
    Mary C - USA
  • The oppressive laws of Uzbekistan shall not prevail over the Gospel and Church of Christ. Lord, please make a way for children to come to You in faith no matter the restrictions they face for You are Sovereign over all. May the hearts of Uzbek authorities be softened towards Christ and His people. In Jesus' Name. Thank You. Amen
    Christienne D - USA
  • Dear God, Please bless Uzbek families. I pray that You may bless Uzbek Christian parents with great wisdom and love, and I pray for joy for their families. Please bless these communities in this difficult time. I pray for their goodness and health. In Jesus's name, Amen.
    Rae M - USA
  • Father God, bless these courageous Christians and protect & provide for opportunities to share Jesus Christ with their children without government involvement. Help them to stay under the radar of detection. But if they are, then provide what is needed to deal with it in love & grace. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Oh Father we pray that Christians in Uzbekistan will continue to share Jesus with their children in the privacy of their homes and that they will not be prosecuted under the new law. Give wisdom and courage to Uzbek Christians as they remain faithful in the face of government restrictions.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for Your children in Uzbek. Please thwart the activities of the government to restrict the freedom of Your children to follow Christ. Give them the protections and provisions to withstand this oppression, and may their perseverance and love bring others to the Gospel. Tear down these laws and allow Your voice to be heard.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • King Jesus, take this attempt to prevent discipleship of children and turn it for your glory! Help us in the western part of the church to appreciate the blessing of this freedom we have and often neglect. Father, please send your Holy Spirit to empower and encourage our Uzbek Christian family. Thank you!
    Mary M - USA
  • Lord God, please decrease Islamic extremism in Uzbekistan under this new law and let Christians fly under the radar when enforcement happens. Please let children learn about You at an early age; learning of Your love and sacrifice. Bring the children to You and let no passed law stop this from happening!
    Roberta V - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that the new law will not be enforced so Christian families can continue to teach their children about Jesus. I pray for protection for those families who defy the law and for more Uzbeks to come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
    Allison R - USA
  • Beloved & Holy Father: Please soften the hearts of Uzbek officials that they may protect the rights of Christian parents to instruct their children in the faith. Please help Christians to stay under the radar of government officials that they may instruct their children in creative ways. Raise up the next generation of believers in Uzbekistan. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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