Marissa Smyth

Marissa is the women’s ministry coordinator for Open Doors Australia. For 60 years, Open Doors has existed to strengthen and empower Christians who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus. In the world most oppressive countries, Open Doors provide persecuted Christians with Bibles, training and practical support. Find out more at ww.opendoors.org.au.

Women, poverty and the persecuted church

  • Marissa Smyth
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  • 21 September 2015

The majority of countries where Christian persecution is most severe are the same countries that have extremely high rates of poverty. In fact, recent data by the Weekly Number demonstrates that gender inequality directly correlates to religious freedom—where gender inequality is higher, so is religious persecution. Afghanistan is the highest for both, the fifth worst place to be a Christian.

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