Religious oppression is happening to a majority of people around the world, according to a new study.

The Pew Research Center found that 70 percent of the world's population faces religious restrictions that keep them from openly practicing their faith.

Countries most affected include China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.

For more on why those countries are at the top of the list, CBN News spoke with Pew researcher Brian Grim.

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