News and Prayer for the Persecuted
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Kidnapping of Christian Girls in Pakistan Highlights Vulnerability of Religious Minorities
Every year in
Pakistan, an estimated 1,000 girls and young women are kidnapped, forced
to convert to Islam and then married to Muslim men, according to
Barnabas Aid. Many of these victims are never allowed to return to their
families due to backward and abusive legal systems stacked against
them. Most telling is the fact that these women are forced to stay with
their captors throughout the trial process if they or their families
bring charges.
- Pray that there will be an outcry to find and rescue these abducted women
- Pray that God will move on the hearts of the captors and that they will release the women
- Pray for the end of Pakistan's legal system that is made to discriminate against Christians
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Pakistani Authorities Demolish Mostly Christian Slum on Edge of Islamabad
According
to reports coming out of the Pakistani capital Islamabad, authorities
have demolished a slum situated on the edge of Islamabad. Authorities
have declared war on the slums, largely populated by Christians and
Afghan refugees, saying they are illegal and havens for militants. The
discrimination and poverty has left many Pakistani Christians seeking to
exit Pakistan altogether.
- Pray that the Christians and Afghan refugees will not be injured during the demolition process
- Pray that Pakistan would stop displacing thousands and stop the demolition of slums
- Pray that Pakistani refugees will be able to find asylum
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International Monitors Confirm 234 School Girls Still Kidnapped
Nearly a week after the
abduction, international monitors are now confirming ICC's report that
more than 240 school girls were kidnapped by Islamic militants from
their secondary school in Chibok, a predominantly Christian
neighborhood: a rarity in Nigeria's increasingly Islamic north.
Suspected to be the work of Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Boko
Haram, search parties composed mostly of vigilantes and concerned
parents continue to ravage Nigerian forest in search of their loved
ones.
- Pray that the search would be successful and the school girls will be found
- Pray for peace and comfort for the families of the missing school girls
- Pray that Nigeria would bring an end to Boko Haram's violent attacks against Christians
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Ugandan Father Fatally Beats Daughter for Christian Conversion
On April 6th, two Islamic
sisters attended a church service in Kawaga after sharing a prophetic
dream they say called them to Christ. Local Muslims who witnessed the
girls entering the church reported their whereabouts to their father who
proceeded to beat the girls after arriving home, fatally striking one
of the two sisters. Abdul Hakim Ibanda of Kamuli town killed his
17-year-old Nanvunani Shamimudid for leaving Islam. The surviving
daughter, Hasifa, fled to the home of a church elder who has since
arranged safe housing for her in an undisclosed Christian community.
- Praise God that Nanvunani is in heaven now and is with the Lord
- Pray for Hasifa's safety and protection
- Pray that Ibanda will be brought to justice for the death of his daughter
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Pakistani Boy Shot for Discussing Easter Traditions with Muslim
4/18/2014 Pakistan (Christians in Pakistan)
Pakistani
Christian Sunny Hyder was shot and killed by a Muslim co-worker after
discussing Christian traditions practiced during the Easter holiday.
According to Hyder Masih, father of the executed victim, there was a
dispute between his son and security guard prior to the shooting. A few
days ago, Sunny shared with his father about the dispute, but his father
didn't take it seriously. Sunny's refusal to convert to Islam and his
openness in discussing religious topics likely led to his death.
- Pray for the comfort and healing of Sunny's father during this difficult time
- Pray that the shooter will be brought to justice
- Pray for the safety of believers in Pakistan who risk their lives to share their faith
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Christians in India Outraged by Modi Playing Dumb to Issue of Persecution
Christian leaders have
condemned the statement of Narendra Modi that he was unaware of any
attacks on members of the community and their places of worship in
India. In 2013 alone, churches were attacked over 150 times and in some
cases made national headlines. Modi playing dumb to the issue of
Christian persecution in India has many church leaders outraged and
fearful of what the future for Christians looks like.
- Pray that India's leaders will unite together to speak up for religious rights for Christians
- Pray for a peaceful future in India no matter the election outcomes
- Pray against the violence of Christians in India
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