Five years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, Christians continue to practise their faith secretly amid severe danger. Christian fellowship has to be quiet and informal because discovery can bring persecution from authorities, relatives and neighbours. Converts may lose their property, livelihoods and family relationships, while some will face beatings, abduction or death. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable to forced marriage and abuse. One Christian family was attacked after suspicions arose about their faith: the father was stabbed, his son’s fingers were broken, and his wife’s hands were pierced. Despite such dangers, reports suggest some Afghans continue to turn to Christianity, with younger family members sometimes following their parents’ faith. Believers may face imprisonment, violence and lasting insecurity, yet some testify to finding peace and hope through Christ. An Open Doors spokesman says, ‘The life of a Christian in Afghanistan can feel like the book of Acts: miracles, decisions for Christ despite danger, imprisonment, execution and people paying with their lives and the safety of their families for the name of Jesus Christ.’