March 27th, 2013
A Muslim mob attacked a Christian neighborhood in Lahore on Saturday,
Mar. 9, destroying nearly 200 homes. Hundreds of rioters tore through the
Christian community after a Christian man was arrested on charges that he
blasphemed Islam's prophet, Muhammad.
Most Christians fled their homes before the attack, and there were no
reported deaths. On Sunday, Mar. 10, Christians marched in the streets of
Islamabad and other cities calling for justice.
Blasphemy against Muhammad, a serious crime in Pakistan, carries the
death penalty. Pakistan's blasphemy laws are often used as a way to
persecute Christians. Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of three, has remained in
prison facing a death sentence since her blasphemy conviction three years
ago.
Those who stand up against the laws also risk their lives. Shabaz Bhatti, a
Christian and Pakistan's minister for minorities, was murdered after
protesting Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
Source: CBN
Please Pray!
Please pray for God's protection of the man charged with blasphemy and also for other Christians in Pakistan. Pray that those who have lost their homes and livelihoods will not become discouraged but will remain faithful to Christ. Pray for the salvation of the extremists.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Josh. 1:9 VOM supports persecuted believers in Pakistan through Bible school training, aid to injured and imprisoned Christians and the distribution of Action Packs and evangelistic tools. In addition, we support Muslim outreach ministries of indigenous
evangelists.
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