Bahrain has a tradition of religious coexistence, and is an example of respect for others in a deeply troubled region. People are not required to pass through metal detectors before entering churches, and ‘Jew’ isn't a dirty word. Bahrain was the first Arab nation to assign a Jew as its UN ambassador (2008 - 2013). At a time when Coptic Christians face growing threats in their native Egypt, in Bahrain hundreds of Coptic expatriates travel every weekend from Saudi Arabia to worship freely. While ancient Catholic churches lie in rubble in Iraq and Syria, Bahrain is constructing the largest Catholic church in the Arab world. Christian pastors can find hope in a Muslim country. Although only 2.5% of the population are evangelical Christians, we can pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to help them reach the seven Bahraini people groups who have not yet heard of Jesus.
Bahrain: tolerance in a troubled region
Written by David Fletcher 20 Oct 2017Additional Info
- Pray: for Bahrain’s religious tolerance to be mirrored by other nations where ‘religion’ is used as a sanction for hatred. May Christ’s light shine brightly and spread across the region. (Romans 8:29)
- More: www.christianpost.com/news/bahrain-optimistic-peace-middle-east-202403/
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