The atmosphere in Kuwait is becoming increasingly hostile – though not yet violent – towards non-Muslims. Islamic law prescribes a wide range of rules for personal, family and community life. Christians from Muslim backgrounds are seen as second-class, foreigners and infidels, and are prevented from participating in community activities. Expatriate or migrant Christians often struggle to obtain licences and registration for using places of worship.
Kuwait: MPs reject building new churches
Kuwait has backtracked on plans to build new churches, reports Christian Today. News that a number of sites had been allocated for church building was reported to the local press by Ahmad al-Manfoohi, general director of the Municipality. But after some Kuwaiti members of parliament announced they will reject the […]