- Thu Dec 09, 2010 15:43 EST
- VIENNA, December 9, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A report issued by a Vienna-based human rights watchdog group has tracked five years of anti-Christian incidents across Europe and says that there is a growing recognition at the institutional level of discrimination and intolerance towards believing Christians.
The report focused on the conclusion of a 2009 meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), that said, “What came out clearly from this meeting is that intolerance and discrimination against Christians is manifested in various forms across the OSCE area.”
Ambassador Janez Lenarcic, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, said, “Meeting participants discussed several aspects of intolerance and discrimination against and among Christians, including violent attacks against persons, property and places of worship, as well as restrictions to the right to freedom of religion or belief. Participants also highlighted inaccurate portrayals of Christian identity and values in the media and political discourse, leading to misunderstandings and prejudice.”
Report tracks growing trend of anti-Christian incidents in Europe | LifeSiteNews.com
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