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Kuwait is best known in the U.S. as the catalyst for
the 1991 Gulf War, in which Kuwait was liberated from Iraq.
Religion: Muslim 87.43%, Christian 8.17%, Hindu 2.50%,
non-Religious/other 1.10%, Baha’i 0.50%, and Buddhist 0.30%. Kuwait has
a diverse Christian community in a relatively liberal Islamic regime.
Ideological Influence: Islam
Head of State: Amir Jabir al-Ahmad al-Jabir al- Sabah
Persecution: Although the Gulf War resulted in loosening strict
religious rules in Kuwait, full freedom to worship is still not a
reality. Only Muslims may become citizens. Christians have the freedom
to live and work in Kuwait, but worship must be within the Christian
community (a physical location). Evangelism to Kuwaitis is forbidden.
The government discourages Christianity by providing financial
incentives for Muslims and has even purchased large quantities of Bibles
to burn them.
Missionary Opportunity: Materialism is rampant, and public morals
are declining. Christian literature and Christian media are strategic
ministries to Kuwait. |
Kuwait 
