My name is Samuel Adair. I am from South Africa.  I was just curious as to the degree of religious freedom that is allowed in your country.  I would really like to get a perspective from someone who lives in Bhutan.  I know that the countries official religion is buddism, but I was wondering if there were any out there that practiced Christianity.  I would appreciate any responses.

Kaadinchey La

A Bhutanese Citizen shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. No person shall be compelled to belong to another faith by means of coercion or inducement.

Article 7 : section section 4 of the Bhutanese Constitution.

I also read that the Bhutanese consitution gives the right to religious freedom to its citizens.  Yet the country consistantly ranks among the top most persecuted countries in the world.  I have heard many accounts of individuals being beaten, removed from their homes or jailed for practicing a religion other than the state religion.  This does not sound like the buddism that is practiced else where in the world.  It seems that the consitution is an attempt to vail the true nature of the controlling powers.

like united notion said..."A Bhutanese Citizen shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. No person shall be compelled to belong to another faith by means of coercion or inducement.”

do u know why the bhutanese people are not interested in other religion???/that is because they know they outcome of buddhism it is never war....unlike muslims and christians....

people dont get beaten up for changing their religion nor was anyone beaten for revolting against our country...i think you watch to many fiction movies and read too much of non sense articles…

I understand that it is difficult for a foreigner to understand the true nature of a country without have first hand knowledge. I know that if you look through history muslims and individuals with a perverted view of Christianity have been the source of much conflict in the world.  I would beg to offer that true Christianity is not to be the source of strife and conflict, but instead instill a spirit of humility, love and a desire to serve. Anyone who feels otherwise does not understand what it means to follow Christ. 

As for the religious atmosphere within your country, all I have to base my statements on are the testimonies of Bhutanese citizens who have faced this persecution.  I have heard account after account of individuals that have been jailed for sharing their faith, or harassed for gathering together for worshiping.  I have heard several accounts of the government’s methods to identify Christians and single them out for persecution. Many individuals have stated that they were beaten and or forced from their homes because they would not renounce their faith. I do not mean to insult the GNH of your country.  I am just curious as to why the happiness is extended to buddists but Christians.

I am truly sorry that some of the individuals of the past that claimed to be Christians have soiled the name for us all. I would very much like to defend the truth of Christianity with anyone who has any questions.  I would be willing to do so here or through email. 

Kaadinchey La

It is written:
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.
24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever.

1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. 3 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? 5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds”

21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all[a] who believe. For there is no difference; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a wrath bearing sacrifice by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Moreover, my brothers, I declare to you the gospel by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. 

God sent his only begotten son to leave the throne of heaven, come to earth and become a man.  This man lived the perfect life that we could not.  He was delivered up and put to death as a sacrifice for our sins.  He bore the wrath that was meant for us.  He defeated death and rose on the third day to take his rightful place as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In him is salvation for he is the only way, the only truth, and the only life.  No one comes to the father but by him. 

If you would like to learn more about Jesus and true salvation send me an email.

God Bless

Hi, Pretender!! I am surprise that you are so ignorant of whats going on in Bhutan. You said that Buddhism does not allow you to persecute other faith. Yes Buddhism in itself is not bad. But people who practice make it bad. Pretender you need to meet and ask those people who have been evicted from Bhutan simply because they were Christian. Don’t you know the what happened in Tshirang during 90s??? If you don’t know I can send you a copy of 1992 national assembly Supplement kuensel where Bhutanese leaders expressed their hatred towards Christianity. Shame on you liar!!!
Ok how about those who spend 8 months in Paro jail? How about innocent Christians in Tshirang were beaten up by Adm in 2001? do you want more?? I can send you story after story if you want. Don’t act like you never knew what happened in Bhutan to those Christians.