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Kuwait

Flag Of Kuwait

Population

4M+

CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION STATUS

minimal
Freedom

CHRISTIAN POPULATION

18%

Status of the church

The majority of Kuwaiti citizens are Muslims; only a few hundred are Christians. More than two-thirds of Kuwait’s population, however, are immigrants. The constitution grants “absolute” freedom of religion but names Islam as the state religion and states that religious practice must not “conflict with public policy or morals.” Non-Muslims are prohibited from proselytizing, and there is societal pressure against conversion from Islam. Close-knit families and a strong sense of tribal loyalty prevent many Kuwaitis from breaking away from family and tradition.

Kuwait has a reasonably good human rights record with few reports of arbitrary arrests or torture. Women were given full political rights in 2005, but the country remains relatively conservative. Assemblies, both public and private, require prior permission from the state.

Although it is permitted to criticize the government and advocate political reforms in the media, many Kuwaiti journalists exercise self-censorship. A Press and Publications Law passed in 2006 prohibits the publication of any material attacking any religious groups. According to recent surveys, 3.6% of Kuwait’s population watches SAT-7 (SAT-7 2008 Viewer Statistics).

Location

Prayer points

  • Pray for Christians in Kuwait to continue to worship the Lord, despite their minority position.
  • Pray for an increase in the numbers of the Christian community in Kuwait.
  • Pray for continued peace in the country with its neighbors.

What our viewers are saying

Thank you SAT‑7 for this brilliant ministry, video and audio, you are perfect. God bless you all. God is Good.” Another mother, Shereen, said: “Despite me not being a Christian, I adore your respected channel.” A young mother, Jinan in Lebanon, said: “You are the best channel for my child. He keeps watching you on TV and participates in your programs. Also, he keeps holding the cellphone and watches you on Facebook. I need to thank you because we got attached to you, and we can find you everywhere, either by TV or by Social Media."
— Mother, Shereen
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