The Assyrian churches face significant, ongoing hardship and persecution as Christians in the largely Muslim Near East.
Pope Francis: Mar Dinkha IV “a courageous and wise pastor”.
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Early Christian Persecution Compared with Modern. Jonathan Cahn
This article begins with news that Christian author, Jonathan Cahn will speak at the United Nations about Christian persecution by radical Muslims. The end of the article provides some history on persecution. However, I think some of the history is a bit off. Early on, the Muslims valued the Christians in the Roman Empire because they needed their help in making functional government after their conquests. There were pressures to convert but the most intense persecution from Muslims came much later.
‘Harbinger’ author to speak at United Nations.
China Church Demolitions
About 400 churches were demolished. Pastor Huang Yizi was sentenced to a year in jail for publically opposing demolition.
China jails Christian pastor who fought church demolitions – Telegraph.
Nigerian Christians and Muslims. Politics
Writer Tolu Ogunlesi describes the interactions of Christian and Muslim groups in Nigeria in recent decades.
Nigeria’s Internal Struggles – NYTimes.com.
Coptic Christians in Libya Fear Persecution
Following the brutal murder of 21 Coptic Christians in January, Copts in Libya learn about methods employed by Islamic State.
Iraqi Churches Lose Their Crosses
Christians in Iraq experience another form of persecution, characterized as idolaters.
ISIS Supporters Replacing Iraqi Church Crosses With Black Flags: Report.
Prayer, Protest, and Appeal for Protection
Bishop Samuel Azariah describes how the churches in Pakistan may respond to the violence they experience by appealing to God, community, and the state. Pakistan Primate condemns attack on churches in Youhanabad.
Hindus Attack Nun at Church
The attack on an elderly nun also included the removal of a cross and placement of a hindu idol in the church. This illustrates that the persecution is not just random violence but specifically religious. Lord, have mercy.
BBC News – Narendra Modi expresses deep concern over India nun rape.
Pakistani churches Bombed
A sad example of terrorism and violent response from Christians who are suffering.
Suicide bombers kill 15 people outside Pakistani churches | Fox News.
Shakespeare, Jews, and Christians
Shakespeare’s portrayal of the Jew Shylock in the Merchant of Venice, who converts from Judaism to Christianity, receives a new application in modern Palestine. The article discusses religious persecution and racism.
Hath not a Palestinian eyes? – Al Jazeera English.
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