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News and Prayer for the Persecuted
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Christian Man Tortured And Killed By Police In Pakistan
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24-year old Pakistani Christian man, Sabir Masih, was in the custody of
police when he was reported to have 'hanged himself.' Masih's parents
demanded an autopsy that confirmed their son died from "severe internal
injuries" caused by "torture and abuse" he received under police
interrogation after he was arrested on unfounded charges of theft.
- Pray for the healing and comfort of the family of Sabir Masih
- Pray justice will brought upon those who brought injustice to Sabir Masih, and others
- Pray Pakistan will rise above this intolerance and bring equality to the people
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Generations Of Blasphemers: A Christian Family's Struggle To Endure Persecution In Pakistan
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Pakistani family, from father to two sons, have been followed by
blasphemy accusations over a course of 13-years. In 2000, the father
refused to convert resulting in the forced conversion of his family.
Regardless of going into hiding, extremists found the eldest son,
kidnapped and tortured him into converting, and now the family awaits
the trial of the youngest son, who was accused of sending blasphemous
texts.
- Pray for this family that they will be renewed in strength and healing
- Pray the youngest son will not suffer or be harmed while incarcerated
- Pray for all Christians in Pakistan that their government will rise above intolerance
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 200 Killed In Week Of Boko Haram Violence In Nigeria
Ranging from mass
execution by gunfire, slitting throats, bombings, fires and kidnappings;
these increasing violent attacks in Nigeria, by suspected Boko Haram
members, have resulted in 200 Christian 'reported' deaths in one
week. William Stark, regional manager for Africa at ICC remarked, "If
action is not taken, the slaughter of Christians in northern Nigeria
could reach genocidal levels in the near future."
- Pray for the speedy recovery, comfort, peace and protection of those harmed and in danger of persecution
- Pray the governments will work together to stop the intolerance and bring justice to the persecutors
- Pray for all Christians in Nigeria
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Kidnappers Target Christian Children In Egypt
In
two years,150 Christians have been kidnapped in the Minya province.
According to Todd Daniels, regional spokesman for ICC, 69 kidnappings
were reported in Minya province last year, with 61 of those cases
extorting ransom from $7,000-$500,000. Based on reports by ICC,
kidnapping numbers have not changed, but younger victims are being
targeted to possibly increase the likelihood of families paying.
- Pray those kidnapped are not harmed and returned to their families without consequence to their loved ones
- Pray authorities will provide more service and protection to the Christian people
- Pray for all Christians in Egypt
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North Korea Declared Guilty Of Crimes Against Humanity By United Nations Commission Of Inquiry On Human Rights In North Korean
2/17/2014 North Korea(CSW)
The
U.N. Commission of Inquiry, released a 400-page report, and concluded
that the regime of North Korea is committing crimes against humanity.
The report details those crimes and concludes that the regime "considers
the spread of Christianity a particularly severe threat" and as a
result, "Christians are prohibited from practicing their religion and
are persecuted."
- Pray those innocently imprisoned are not harmed and are quickly released
- Pray the the North Korean regime will allow tolerance for the minorities
- Pray for all Christians in North Korea and for those aiding them
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13 Beijing Christians Held
For More Than 2 Weeks
 2/13/2014 China (UCA News)
Lawyers expressed
their concern over the arbitrary detention and the fate of the 13 "house
church" Christians; who have been accused of 'illegal assemblies and
demonstrations' for trying to hold a bible study meeting. Lawyer Yu
Wensheng said the Christians' detention would end on February 25th, but
it was unclear whether they would be immediately released, and could be
held for 37 days.
- Pray these 13 Christians, and all those innocent, will be released without harm
- Pray they will receive physical and spiritual healing and strength through these hard times
- Pray for all Christians in China
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