Praying for Asylum
Our World · Season 2017 · Episode 20
In the Netherlands, and across Europe, thousands of Iranian refugees are converting to Christianity. For many, conversion offers a new start in Europe, and for Dutch churches it's a much needed boost todwindling congregations. But some say the refugees are only becoming Christians so they won't be sent back to Iran, where converting to Christianity can carry a heavy penalty. So are these converts 'born again Christians' or simply praying for asylum?
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Season
2017
Episode
20
Air Date
14/Jul/2017
Air Time
00:30
Runtime
30 min
Overview
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In the Netherlands, and across Europe, thousands of Iranian refugees are converting to Christianity. For many, conversion offers a new start in Europe, and for Dutch churches it's a much needed boost todwindling congregations. But some say the refugees are only becoming Christians so they won't be sent back to Iran, where converting to Christianity can carry a heavy penalty. So are these converts 'born again Christians' or simply praying for asylum?
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