Christians in southern Colombia are living in constant danger from a guerrilla army that has banned worship services in rural areas under its control, it was reported on December 18.
An estimated 150 churches have been forced to close since July, when the 32nd Front of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP in Spanish) launched a repressive campaign against Roman Catholic and evangelical churches in the state of Putumayo.
Only congregations that have express permission from the rebel group are allowed to hold services without fear of retaliation.
