Militants Desecrate Church, Beat Children in Pakistan
by Staff
October 26, 2007
(christiansunite.com) - Armed Muslim militants attacked the New Apostolic Church in the city of Hadyara, Lahore on October 10. According to an October 11 report from Asia News, the militants beat several Christians present, including children, shouted abuses against the believers and damaged property. The militants then used a loudspeaker to call on Muslims from nearby villagers to gather for a "final attack" after Ramadan. They also urged local businesses and farmers not to let Christians on their properties or do business with them.
The Muslims were allegedly angry because the Christians refused to stop using loudspeakers during morning church services, which were held at the same time as their Islamic prayers.
Local Christians said that the tension between the two religious communities has been intensifying for several months and that it has increased since the start of Ramadan.
Ask God to strengthen an d encourage the Christians affected by this attack. Pray for healing for those injured. Pray that increased persecution in the area will result in increased boldness among believers (Acts 4:29-31).
For more information on the persecution of Christians in Pakistan, go to www.persecution.net/country/pakistan.htm.
