“And to know that there are people in this world who are persecuted because of their faith should be a warning — to you who live in freedom — to become better, stronger Christians, and a spur to demonstrating your own faith as you confront the difficulties of your ownContinue Reading
Lapo Pistelli, Italy’s vice-minister for foreign affairs with Meriam and her kids on the plane leaving Khartoum and heading to Rome, Italy How fantastic! Someone has stepped up and helped this woman and her family. I am ashamed that it is not the US government. We, the beacon of religiousContinue Reading
“Christians throughout the Middle East have been targeted, and we are on the verge of being exterminated. The West stepped in to stop the ethnic cleansing of Bosnian Muslims and Kosovar Muslims, so we know it can be done. The West must step in now and save the Middle East’sContinue Reading
This is our second week in our month long prayer for the persecuted church in Muslim dominated countries. Last week we prayed for Love, Joy, and Peace. This week, we will focus on the fruits of Forbearance and Faithfulness. Forbearance is also translated as Patience. Lord, give our brothersContinue Reading
It is almost unbelievable. Almost. But we know how the Devil works. Meriam Ibrahim, along with her husband Daniel Wani (a US citizen), was arrested at Khartoum airport while trying to board a plane. Daniel had made it clear that once Meriam was free, he was taking his family awayContinue Reading
Earlier, I wrote about a man who was arrested for liking a Facebook page. He was sentenced, yesterday, to 6 years in prison. He was found guilty of violating two articles of the Egyptian Penal Code – Article 98F, defaming a divinely revealed religion, and Article 176, inciting sectarian violence.Continue Reading
After such a joyous day, Meriam is now back in custody. She and her husband were arrested on their way out of the country. As of right now, the status of their children is unknown. Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) arrested them in the Khartoum airport. According toContinue Reading
Praise Jesus! Meriam has been released! A judge overturned her conviction and she is a free woman. According to statements made by her husband a few weeks ago, he plans to take his whole family out of the Sudan. There is some confusion as to whether or not she hasContinue Reading
Red Denotes ISIS control As we watch Syria and Iraq fall into chaos, there’s an untold story unfolding. That of Christians. In both countries, and the broader Middle East, Christians are targeted. They are beheaded, crucified, beaten, tortured, burnt, kidnapped, and more. It’s all in an effort to drive themContinue Reading
A few things to update on this issue. First, if you are in Nigeria and want to participate in events to bring awareness to the issue and keep in the forefront of political debate, you can follow Bringbackourgirlsng. If you are in the US, contact your representatives and bring politicalContinue Reading
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