Brother Andrew's Blog, page 69

Anti-conversion laws are spreading in Asia—What can we do in the U.S.?

Blasphemy laws, apostasy laws and “anti-conversion” laws—which all ultimately have the same effect of trying to intimidate people who want to change their religion—are astonishingly common.

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Sudan ends 30 years of Islamic law—historic move abolishes death penalty for leaving Islam

After 30 years of hardline enforcement of Islamic law, Sudan's transitional government has called for democracy, giving Christians and those who want to leave Islam and follow Jesus newfound freedom.

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North Korean Christians are suffering under the ‘ghost disease’ of COVID-19

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‘The only thing I could do was cry’: Watch a shocking crime in Egypt, caught on camera

In shocking CCTV footage, a Christian man in Egypt was abducted at gunpoint. His nephew was also kidnapped. Pray for these believers.

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The incredible courage of Christians in Iran

Despite extremely difficult and discouraging circumstances, Christians in Iran are continuing to live out the gospel.

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Deadly explosions target Southern Philippines—ISIS group blamed for attacks

Eighteen months after the 2019 church attack in Jolo, the island town is reeling once again after two explosions that have killed at least 14 and injured dozens.

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DENIED!—8 places where starving Christians are refused government relief

For Christians who are mostly day laborers and are already unable to access local services because they have been “boycotted” by their village, the pandemic has given way to another layer of persecution.

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This survivor of two ISIS attacks shows how much Syrian Christians risk

Falit is a Christian who was targeted by ISIS. He's endured two separate attacks and still follows Jesus in Syria.

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Hmong believer who risks his life to walk with Jesus sings ‘As the deer panteth for the water…’

Poh is a Hmong believer in north Vietnam who grew up worshiping demons. His father threatened to kill him when he refused to renounce his faith in Christ. Recently, he powerfully shared his heart and voice.

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Amidst bombings and death threats, this Syrian Christian seeks Jesus

Sozan is a Christian in Syria. Here, she gives her testimony about following Jesus in Syria even in the midst of war and uncertainty.

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