Posted on 12/05/2009 9:03:02 PM PST by freedomyes
NOTE the post's date and then realize that the persecution continues as I type; however, Muslims respond by stating all this is bogus.
Some have to read Muslim prayers in order to survive. Others have to proclaim aloud that they have converted from Christianity to Islam in order not to be slain. Still others have to read from the Koran and say they agree with what they read.
(Excerpt) Read more at bahtimeskerem.com ...
Dear Heavenly Father, we know you will bless those who are persecuted for Your sake. Please surround them with your strength, comfort and peace and turn this evil into glory for Thee. In Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen.
The man who recently won the New York marathon is a
Eritrean Christin. He and his bros. and sisters, etc.
came here to San Diego when kids. Most are now Univ. grads.
I knew CARE and Concern workers with horor stories from the last few years over in that neck of the woods. Eritrea isn’t good, but Ethiopia is a thousand times more vicious - not for religious reasons per se, just through general brutality and inept governance.
ping
The groups which face imprisonment, which are very small, are made up of those who refuse, or are unable for some reason, to register with the government.
We don't have any Eritrean Orthodox members of our parish, but the Orthodox parish to the south of us does. They are very nice people. Apparently the people back in Eritrea get along pretty well with each other no matter what their religion except for the few Jehovah Witnesses, some “independent” Christians and Pentecostals who are definitely on the outs with the entire society out there.
ping
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