Categories: christianity
Date: 04 April 2009 14:26:15
Tunisia
Languages: Arabic, French
Until the 7th century AD Christianity was widespread throughout the region of today's Tunisia. It produced famous Christian thinkers and leaders such as Tertullian and Cyprian. But five centuries later, Christianity was extinguised after Arab tribes had conquered the land and established themselves as rulers.
Today Christians make up less than 2.5% of Tunisia's population and only a few hundred are indigenous Tunisians rather than foreign residents. Within this small number is a wide range of theological beliefs making unity difficult to achieve. Furthermore, many Christians are isolated and fearful of persecution. They also have a big problem when choosing a marriage partner if they do not wish to marry outside the faith. With so few believers and even fewer to admit openly that they are Christians, it is difficult to find someone to marry.