Persecution

Shafia’s Story: Raped, Beaten and Forced to Convert to Islam

Feb 26th, 2010 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

From Voice of the Martyrs:

[Link to Video]

Tags: conversion, Islam, Jesus, Muslims, Pakistan



What’s the Worst Country to Live In if You’re a Christian?

Feb 17th, 2010 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

According to Open Doors USA, it’s North Korea:
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“They even pray for those who persecute them. They pray not that bad things would happen to Kim Jong Il, but that he would also discover Jesus Christ.” — A North Korean Believer in Jesus

Tags: christians, Jesus Christ, kim jong il, north korea, open doors [...]



Free Video: Obsession

Nov 23rd, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

The controversial documentary Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West is available for free streaming in its entirety from Monday November 23, through the holiday weekend. Be ready to be shocked (just click the “watch now” button in the video player below), then share your thoughts in the comments below:



Shafia’s Story

Nov 15th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

The story of Shafia, a Jesus-follower in Pakistan, from Voice of the Martyrs:
[Link to Video]

Tags: forgiveness, Pakistan, perserverance, voice of the martyrs



New, More Dangerous Hindu Extremist Groups Emerge in India

Nov 1st, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

From Compass Direct:
PUNE, India, October 29 (CDN) — After more than a decade of severe persecution, India’s Christian minority is growing increasingly concerned over the mushrooming of newer and deadlier Hindu extremist groups.
Gone are the days when Christians had to watch out only for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) and its youth wing, [...]



International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Oct 22nd, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

November 8th is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. More information can be found here: www.persecution.com/idop. The following is a video from Voice of the Martyrs on the day of prayer:

[Link to Video]

Tags: Church, martyr, Persecution, prayer, voice of the martyrs



Michigan Activist Murdered For His Pro-Life Statements

Sep 12th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

It has been confirmed that the murder this morning of a pro-life activist happened because of his prophetic witness to society concerning the murder of the unborn. According to LifeSiteNews:
Prosecutors said Drake told them he targeted Pouillon because of his pro-life activities.
“There was some displeasure with how open he was,” said … Shiawassee County [...]



Pro-Life Activist Shot and Killed in Michigan

Sep 11th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

A pro-life activist affiliated with Operation Save America was shot and killed while holding up a “life” sign outside a Michigan high school. According to MLive.com:
An anti-abortion activist gunned down Friday morning in front of Owosso High School has been identified as James Lawrence Pouillon, 63, of Owosso.Pouillon was a longtime abortion protester, known for [...]



India: Pastor Falsely Accused

Sep 8th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

From Voice of the Martyrs:
Hindus in Madhya Pradesh, India, have accused Pastor Kamlesh Tahed and three other Christians of murdering a young man who was killed in a fight between two locals, according to Compass Direct News.
On Aug. 8, Roop Singh Baria was killed during violence between the Baria and Tahed clans regarding 1,000 rupees [...]



Chinese Bible School Raided

Jul 20th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Persecution

From VOM’s Persecution Blog:
JIANGSU – A Bible school run by Vice-President of the Chinese House Church Alliance (CHCA) Pastor Shi Enhao was raided on July 16 at 11:30 a.m. (Beijing time) in Suqian city, Jiangsu province. Pastor Shi and 11 students were taken to the Public Security Bureau (PSB) office and questioned. They were all [...]