The Voice of the Martyrs reports that Muslims closed yet another church in Indonesia.According to VOM, “The sign(pictured left) outside the church building stated, ‘This church building is sealed,’ and it was written on a letterhead belonging to the Tambun Selatan district of Bekasi local government.”
A report by Britain's intelligence service MI6 reveals for the first time an estimated 200 million Christians in 60 countries are now facing persecution orchestrated, in part, by al-Qaida. The report is based on details from MI6 agents stationed in the countries.
North Korea is identified as the world's worst oppressor of Christians. More than 50,000 Christians are incarcerated in work camps because they refuse to submit to the extreme views rigorously enforced by the country's dictator, Kim Jong- il.
An estimated 40,000 Christians are imprisoned in China for their beliefs. Untold hundreds of thousands even millions of other Christians suffer for the cause of Christ in countries around the world.
What can I do?
1) Pray for the my brothers and sisters in Christ.
2) Support ministries that focus on helping the suffering Church.
3) When you experience persecution, thank God that you have done enough effective ministry to bring spiritual opposition.
