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Violence against Christians in Iraq

7/25/2013

Read Violence Is Escalating in Iraq - Christians Suffering at Mission Network News.

"When coalition forces left the country, Iraqis thought peace would come to their nation. However, sectarian violence has actually increased--so much so that many are saying a civil war is looming. Spokesman for Voice of the Martyrs USA Todd Nettleton puts the violence in perspective. "So far in July, almost 600 people have been killed in different attacks--most of those civilians. In May, the UN said 963 people were killed, which was the biggest casualty toll since way back in 2008." Christians are suffering. Nettleton says you can help them through VOM Action Packs--a "bag with humanitarian aid materials and clothing items. Then we deliver those into Iraq to Christian families there. Another key way that we're involved is delivering Bibles." Packing Action Packs would be a great project for youth groups. Learn more at MissionNetworkNews.org under "Featured Links." Also pray for hope for believers in Iraq."

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Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial;
for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12

'Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the
devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so
that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 2:10

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Trials make the promise sweet;
Trials give new life to prayer;
Trials bring me to His feet,
Lay me low, and keep me there.

"God often takes away our comforts and our privileges in order to make us better Christians. He trains His soldiers not in tents of ease and luxury, but by turning them out and subjecting them to forced marches and hard service. He makes them ford through streams, and swim through rivers, and climb mountains, and walk many long miles with heavy backpacks of sorrow. Well, Christian, may this not account for the troubles through which you are passing? Is the Lord bringing out your graces and making them grow? Is it for this reason He contends with you?"

Read Why Do I Face Trials?,
by Alistair Begg, Truth for Life Daily, at One Place

Christian persecution is just a phenomenon in the
Middle East.

Christians aren’t greatly
impacted by persecution.

Whatever persecution there is, the damage is superficial - more a loss of multicultural diversity than anything else.

Christians supposedly bring persecution upon themselves by proselytizing.

Persecution couldn’t
happen here.

Please read 5 Myths about Persecution of Christians, by
Kristin Wright, at Religion Today.

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