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Central Asia Exerts Stranglehold on Religious Freedom
The
five countries that make up Central Asia-Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan- all have recent reports of
repressing religious freedom. They do not allow any religious activity
unless it has government approval and persecute anyone who violates
their laws. Their most popular method is fining people sums that are
very difficult to pay and torture victims to prove their power.
- Pray for those who are suffering from fines that put them in severe financial hardship
- Pray that God would bring His comforting touch to believers during this difficult time
- Pray the governments will repent for oppressing religious minorities
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Armed Rebels Victimize Christians in Colombia with Impunity
Christians
in Columbia are facing heavy and violent persecution for their beliefs,
regardless of the country's official position on religious freedom. The
National Liberation Army persecutes Christians because their beliefs
are not compatible with the rebel cause. Christians are being demanded
to leave their homes, and even killed. Many of the attacks involve
causing trauma to Christian children, such as kidnapping and murdering
parents in front of them.
- Pray for the the safety and protection of victims who have been forced to leave their homes
- Pray for the safety and protection of Christians in Columbia
- Pray that the government will provide protection for Christians and religious minorities in Columbia
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"Protect Us Or Expel Us!" Christians of Pakistan Demand Security
Nasir
Masih Sahotra, minority wing leader in Pakistan, believes that the
bombing of the All Saints Church on September 22 could have been
prevented if security were improved. He believes the government's lack
of response to terrorist attacks in the past led to the attackers having
confidence on September 22. Not only was security substandard, but the
medical treatment those injured received.
- Pray the government of Pakistan will protect religious minorities
- Pray that God would use Nasir Sahotra to defend persecuted Christians in Pakistan
- Pray for strength and perseverance for persecuted Christians in Pakistan
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Obama Expresses Concern over Imprisoned US Pastor to Iranian President
Amidst
a week that saw the highest level of engagement between the United
States and Iran in decades, President Obama reportedly asked Iranian
President Hassan Rouhani about the case of imprisoned pastor Saeed
Abedini. September 26 marked one year that Saeed has been in an Iranian
prison. Numerous government officials had spoken out about the case but
this is the first public acknowledgment of the President addressing it.
- Pray that President Obama's talks with President Rouhani to release Saeed will be successful
- Pray there will be greater awareness and burden for Saeed's situation
- Pray for the safety and protection of Saeed as he in detained
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Christians in Laos Forced to Revert to Animism
Across
rural areas of Laos reports are coming in of Christian communities
being pressured to give up their new found faith in Christ. Those who
refuse are threatened with forced eviction from their homes. Animism, or
the worship of the natural world, is a traditional belief system for
many villages in Laos.
- Pray for courage and strength for believers to not recant their faith even in the midst of eviction
- Pray for the safety and comfort for believers who have been evicted from their homes
- Pray for revival in Laos
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Violence against Egyptian Christians Reaches a Level Not Seen for Centuries
Islamic
extremists in Egypt are violently retaliating against Christians for
their part in deposing President Morsi. Homes, businesses, and places of
worship have been destroyed, with very little response from the
Egyptian police force. In some regions, Islamic gangs are insisting that
Christians pay jizya, for "protection" and attack anyone who refuses.
- Pray for strength for Christians who are facing persecution in Egypt
- Pray against the Islamic extremists' reign of terror and that they would repent for their ways
- Pray for peace in Egypt
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