Thursday, October 13, 2011

Lady's & Gentlemen, I Present Our Future

When "Christians" Attack Christians


Almost always, it seems this blog is about Muslims attacking Christians, but I have news for you folks, if you didn't know already - one of the great enemies of Christians in the "end times" will be "Christians".  Here's an example:


MEXICO: Evangelical Christians Expelled from Village


At least 70 evangelical Christians are homeless after being expelled by local authorities from their village of San Rafael, Tlanalapan, where traditionalist Catholics reportedly threatened to "crucify or lynch" them.


Leaders of traditionalist Catholics, a sect that blends Roman Catholicism with native spiritualism, ordered 50 Protestant families to leave the village in Puebla State by Sept. 12, but some were allowed to stay under the condition they worship outside the area.
The regional government official, Roberto Solano Pineda, told La Jornada news agency, "Local authorities agreed that evangelicals who are not originally from the area must leave, as the state government cannot guarantee their safety."
The mayor did not stop the expulsions amid fears he would be expelled by the traditionalists, Mexican media reported.

A few residents told reporters they regretted that authorities did not pressure the local priest to halt the expulsions.



Source: Worthy Network News Services

Please pray that God will strengthen and reestablish these precious believers. Ask God to bind the spirit of deception that holds the traditionalist Catholics captive and that they become receptive to the gospel. Pray that the Christian remnant that remains in the village will be bold and share God's truth in love.


"But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ." Philippians 3:7-8

The Voice of the Martyrs assists persecuted Christians in Mexico with literature and other resources.

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Friday, October 7, 2011

SOMALIA: Christian Beheaded



The decapitated body of Juma Nuradin Kamil, a Christian convert from Islam, was found on Sept. 2 on the outskirts of Hudur City, Bakool, in southwestern Somalia.

According to local sources, he had been forced into a car on Aug. 21.
Christian leaders said the kidnapping and manner of execution suggest that he was being monitored by al-Shabab, a militant Muslim group that has vowed to rid Somalia of Christianity.

According to a leader in Somalia's underground church, a Christian who saw Kamil's body said it bore the marks of an al-Shabab killing. "It is usual for al-Shabab to decapitate those they suspect to have embraced the Christian faith, or sympathizers of Western ideals," the leader said. "Our brother accepted the Christian faith three years ago and was determined in his faith in God. We greatly miss him."

Source: Compass Direct News



Please remember the family of Juma Nuradin Kamil in your prayers. Pray that Somali Christians will remain firm and undeterred in their faith, despite the daily dangers they face, and that God will turn the murderous tide of hatred in Somalia to love and faith in Jesus Christ.

"My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us." (Ps. 62:5-8)

The Voice of the Martyrs assists Somali pastors in areas of intense persecution.

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Monday, October 3, 2011