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Turkey
With a Muslim population exceeding 97 percent of its total population, the Eurasian nation of Turkey has become a key target of international evangelism efforts. A democratic, secular state that claims full freedom of religion—albeit counterclaims of journalist intimidation and minority oppression—the nation’s location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia make it an important player in world politics. A small number of Roman Catholics, fewer Orthodox Christians, and still fewer Protestants live in Turkey. The nation contains several archaeological sites of Christian significance: Mount Ararat—the rumored location of Noah’s ark—Ephesus, and Antioch, among others.
The Silence of God
A Turkish theologian finds the image of Christ in the persecuted church.
March 19, 2008
The Vanishing Act of the Church in Turkey
A church worn down by Christian rivalry and Islamic jihad hangs on in the land of Nicea and Ephesus.
October 1, 2004
More on Turkey
Turkish High Council Removes Third Prosecutor from Christian Murder Trials
Latest shuffle occurs after November hearings for 19 suspects accused of brutal 2007 murders.
December 11, 2012
Archaeology in Turkey: Major Finds in Asia Minor
But researchers say Turkish government is shutting them out.
October 27, 2011
Martyrs Killed by Conspiracy
Investigation links Malatya murders to cabal of generals, politicians.
June 15, 2009
Bearing the Silence of God
A Turkish theologian finds the image of Christ in the persecuted church.
March 19, 2008
Q&A: Karekin II
The leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Karekin II visited the U.S. in October to support a resolution condemning Turkey's 1915-1917 Armenian genocide.
November 26, 2007
Young Muslims in Turkey Murder Three Christians
Deaths mark first known martyrdom of Turkish converts since founding of republic.
April 20, 2007
Riding the Pope's Coattails
Protestants hope to share in the benefits of Turkey trip.
January 11, 2007
A Christian Hijacker 
Plus: More on the Amish school shooting, the Foley fallout, Sweden's religion woes, and other stories from online sources around the world.
October 5, 2006
Third Priest Attacked in Turkey
Plus: "Overstated" excommunication risk for Catholic stem-cell researchers? N.Y. human rights body backs off roller rink, witch doctors embrace Scripture, Keith Richards's Christian album, and other stories from online sources around the world.
July 3, 2006
Turkey's Christians Hope EU Entry Provides New Freedoms
Plus: Courting the Catholic vote, Nigerian Anglican archbishop wants to start U.S. church, 30 states feared ready to ban abortion, fighting for Charlotte Wyatt's life, Billy Graham in Kansas City, and more articles from online sources around the world.
October 1, 2004
The Vanishing Act of the Church in Turkey
A church worn down by Christian rivalry and Islamic jihad hangs on in the land of Nicea and Ephesus.
October 1, 2004
Explorers of Noah's Lost Ark
Citing new satellite images, team seeks to 'solidify the faith of many Christians.'
July 1, 2004
The Unluckiest Church
Archaeologist predicts the future is grim for the ancient church's site
February 1, 2003
Death Watch
One of the world's earliest Christian cultures totters on the edge of extinction
January 1, 2003
Turkey: Zoning Laws a Pretext for Harassment
Only a handful of Turkey's evangelical churches meet in state-recognized church buildings.
April 1, 2002
Christian Held in Turkey for 'Attempting Organized Propaganda' Released
Assyrian's family says videotaping was for nostalgic purposes with no ideological content.
July 1, 2001
Top 15 Orthodox Leaders Pledge to Work Together
Only the Patriarch of Moscow abstained from the historic agreement.
January 1, 2001
Turkish Christians Accused of Illegal Meetings
Countercharges have been filed against an abusive police chief.
November 1, 2000
Istanbul Police Arrest Turkish Protestant Group
Australian Christian roughed up by Avcilar police chief
May 30, 2000
Turkey Releases Jailed Christians After 30 Days
Witnesses admit gendarmarie pressured them to sign complaints
April 1, 2000
Two Turkish Christians Jailed
Judge refuses bail during 'religious slander' investigation
March 1, 2000
Patriarch Bartholomeos Defines Church's Relationship to State
Church 'does not utilize worldly methods and powers,' says Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
January 1, 2000
Azerbaijan Courts Order Christian Expatriates Deported
Ousters Still Pending for Eight Foreigners in Baku.
November 1, 1999
Mosque conversion raises alarm
Christian art in Byzantine church-turned-museum is at risk after controversial court ruling (The Art Newspaper)
Turkish Church’s Faith Shines after Foiled Assassination Plot
Pastor, congregation undaunted after harrowing reminder of religio-political realities in Turkey. (WWM)
Turkey building refugee camps for Syrian Christians
One camp with a capacity of 2,500 people will house mainly Assyrian Christians as well as refugees from other Christian denominations. (Reuters)
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