"Even though North Korean law guarantees freedom, it's only a slogan. People in North Korea are not familiar with the concept of religion... God is interpreted according to Communist standards."

"Religion? Not at all. You cannot say a word about it or three generations of your family can be killed... We can only serve one person in North Korea."

"If you say the word ‘religion' you could face consequences."

"... religion... is considered a threat to the system, a hotbed of security problems, and opium..."

"If one says anything about religion, one immediately gets killed or jailed. There is no freedom of speech..."

"One cannot even say the word ‘religion.' North Korea does have Christians and Catholics. They have buildings but they are all fake... the government does not allow... religious organizations because it is worried about the possibility that Kim Jong Il's regime would be in danger, because religion erodes society."

"Worshipping God... would make one a political criminal. Christianity is not allowed... The Christian church is the last thing that the North Korean government would permit. The government believes that the Christian church is an anti-national organization."

"In North Korea we are educated and taught since childhood that you can never believe in religion. Even if we go to China on business, it is unforgivable to attend a church.We are taught that if one is involved in religion, one cannot survive..."

"In reality, there is no freedom of religion at all. Not even 0.1 percent. For example, recently, many North Korean refugees have Bibles with them when they are repatriated. If they are caught carrying a Bible they are punished. In North Korea you can get away with murder if you have good connections. However, if you are caught carrying a Bible, there is no way to save your life."

The nighmare continues. Don't stop praying now.