Protestantism in Qatar

Protestantism in Qatar

Protestants are less than 1 % of the population of Qatar. [cite web | author= | year=| title=Wikipedia on Protestantism by country | format= | work= | url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism_by_country |accessdate=] There is some limitation of the religious liberty of Christians. [cite web | author= | year=| title=Wikipedia on Qatar | format= | work= | url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar |accessdate=] The constitution provides for religious liberty. [cite web | author= | year=| title=State Department on Qatar | format= | work= | url=http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm |accessdate=] Proselytizing by non-Muslims is prohibited by law. [cite web | author= | year=| title=State Department on Qatar | format= | work= | url=http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm |accessdate=] No foreign missionary groups operate openly in the country. [cite web | author= | year=| title=State Department on Qatar | format= | work= | url=http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm |accessdate=] Religious groups must register with the Government for legal recognition. [cite web | author= | year=| title=State Department on Qatar | format= | work= | url=http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm |accessdate=] Christians are subject to the Sharia. [cite web | author= | year=| title=State Department on Qatar | format= | work= | url=http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm |accessdate=] Christian religious literature in English is available in bookstore. [cite web | author= | year=| title=Christian Science Monitor | format= | work= | url=http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1110/p07s01-wome.html |accessdate=] In 2006 the first building of a church in 14 centuries was started. [cite web | author= | year=| title=Christian Science Monitor | format= | work= | url=http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1110/p07s01-wome.html |accessdate=] It is built in Doha. [cite web | author= | year=| title=Beliefnet.com | format= | work= | url=http://www.beliefnet.com/story/177/story_17746_1.html |accessdate=] It includes conference center and meeting rooms. [cite web | author= | year=| title=Beliefnet.com | format= | work= | url=http://www.beliefnet.com/story/177/story_17746_1.html |accessdate=] Publication, import and distribution of Christian religious literature is banned. [cite web | author= | year=| title=Open Doors UK | format= | work= | url=http://www.opendoorsuk.org/wwl_profiles/qatar.htm |accessdate=]

Denominations

*Christian Brethren
*Church of Scotland
*Free Church (UK)
*Church of South India

Source of the list: The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 617

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