Christians Dying in Detention
Persecuted Globally for Faith in Christ
The plight of persecuted Christians is nothing new and after 2,000 years, the mere mention of the Name, Jesus Christ, is still intimidating folks. What exactly is the persecution that these believers are enduring? Besides being harassed and discriminated against, they endure prison, rape, torture and are often killed if not deported. Last year in Nigeria a woman was forced to watch her baby be stoned to death because a bible was found in her home. If it makes you sick - it should.
Who are the worst of the worst persecutors of the Christians around the world? There are some who didn't make the list and others who surprised even me. The eleven countries are (in no particular order):
Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Nigeria, Eritrea, Somalia, India, Pakistan, North Korea, China, Vietnam
You can read the full report here but I have to strongly warn you - some of the photos are truly disturbing and haunting.
The surprises were Egypt and India. Last year, Egypt escaped being included in the Hall of Shame but this year, the atrocities have been overwhelming especially against children. They tell torturous tales of abduction and multiple gang rapes. It's sickening.
Christians are relatively safe in India but due to the savage attack by a few Hindu radicals, specifically this passage taken from the report, "Pangi Papa Rao, was decapitated and cut to pieces in front of his wife on September 4 by communist (Maoists) rebels in Valam Guve village." Since that brutal slaying, India has been added to the Hall of Shame report.
Jesus told us we would be persecuted, He told us to be kind to those who attack us. It brings tears to my eyes that anyone would be raped, tortured, persecuted or imprisoned for their faith. Sadly, the children are the ones who understand the love of God must also endure the brutality that comes from believing in something worth dying for.
1 Thessalonians 3:7,8 "Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord."
Stand firm. We pray for you - our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Published by Michele Starkey
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Post a CommentThis list just shows why separation of church and state is so important!
Such harsh punishment for having faith in our Savior. Isn't he the reason for our being? If more people believed in him, I think the world would be a better place.
Thanks for writing on this topic, praying for those Chrisitans who are being prosecuted.
How sad.
Indonesia may prove to be the worst of all.
So disturbing that this kind of persecution happens, especially to children. It makes me sad & mad!
I'd like to believe that some people in those countries have enough love in their hearts to eradicate the evil that pervades their countries. I know many Indians who live in the United States. I can't lump them together with the evil-doers. And in some cases, I think the problem lies more with ignorance than it does with evil.
Michele, I am from India but seen life outside. Having been educated in christian and even muslim institutions in India, it is unfair to add India in this list due to some isolated incidents. India is not perfect but rule of law is tough in a diverse country and it is easy to stoke religious fanaticism. The history is such, some incidents touch a raw nerve rather quickly. There could be incidents of persecution, and majority relgion is also a victim to this, but overall Hinduism, to which I belong to, accepts all faiths and even embrace them! One need not adhere to it at all, but still be a Hindu!! But as I said, easy for emotions to run wild on any issue in India or maybe even everywhere! From my personal point of view, my belief is to do good, without expecting anything in return and ensure a peaceful sleep! Why restrict yourself? siva
I was a bit surprised with Egypt and India too.
i don't know... that such things touch our lives...