Muslim extremists in Aceh province fulfilled a threat against Christians and burned down an Indonesian Christian church. Their pastor and congregation are greatly affected and asking people to support persecuted Christians there and to pray for this church.’ The arson followed a social media campaign by Muslim extremists and radical imams. The most dangerous time in the week for Christians is Friday afternoon after the mosque is vacated after prayers and extremists who have listened to messages preaching hate towards Christians, Jews and others come out fired up. Last month hundreds of extremists marched to the police and legislative offices demanding the closure of all churches. Every church member is guarding their own church right now. We are asked to pray that there won’t be more church demolitions.’
Indonesia: Muslim extremists torch a church
Written by Linda Digby 16 Oct 2015Additional Info
- Pray: that the police take firm actions to stop this violence; also for Christians to respond with love and wisdom in the most hostile place for Indonesian Christians to live. (Mat.5:44)
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