Persecution

True Beauty: Voice of the Martyrs Jan ’11 Newsletter Cover

Jan 20th, 2011 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

Read more about Yubelina, the Indonesian follower of Jesus pictured above who was badly burned after an attack by Muslims on her Christian Village, on the Persecution Blog and this post from a subscriber to the VOM newsletter: Her skin is splotchy & ranges in color from light brown to red to white. Much of [...]



“BEYOND ANYTHING I HAVE EVER SEEN”

Jun 20th, 2010 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

The aftermath of a massive attack on Christians from radical Muslims in Nigeria is shown in the video and account below, from Voice of the Martyrs: “Dr. Kim,” the director of VOMedical, has been a medical professional for more than three decades. He’s worked emergency rooms and performed autopsies. But none of the horrors he [...]



Shafia’s Story: Raped, Beaten and Forced to Convert to Islam

Feb 26th, 2010 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

From Voice of the Martyrs: [Link to Video] Tags: conversion, Islam, Jesus, Muslims, Pakistan



What’s the Worst Country to Live In if You’re a Christian?

Feb 17th, 2010 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

According to Open Doors USA, it’s North Korea: [Link to Video] “They even pray for those who persecute them. They pray not that bad things would happen to Kim Jong Il, but that he would also discover Jesus Christ.” — A North Korean Believer in Jesus Tags: christians, Jesus Christ, kim jong il, north korea, [...]



Free Video: Obsession

Nov 23rd, 2009 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

The controversial documentary Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West is available for free streaming in its entirety from Monday November 23, through the holiday weekend. Be ready to be shocked (just click the “watch now” button in the video player below), then share your thoughts in the comments below:



Shafia’s Story

Nov 15th, 2009 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

The story of Shafia, a Jesus-follower in Pakistan, from Voice of the Martyrs: [Link to Video] Tags: forgiveness, Pakistan, perserverance, voice of the martyrs



New, More Dangerous Hindu Extremist Groups Emerge in India

Nov 1st, 2009 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

From Compass Direct: PUNE, India, October 29 (CDN) — After more than a decade of severe persecution, India’s Christian minority is growing increasingly concerned over the mushrooming of newer and deadlier Hindu extremist groups. Gone are the days when Christians had to watch out only for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) and its [...]



International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Oct 22nd, 2009 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

November 8th is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. More information can be found here: www.persecution.com/idop. The following is a video from Voice of the Martyrs on the day of prayer: [Link to Video] Tags: Church, martyr, Persecution, prayer, voice of the martyrs



Michigan Activist Murdered For His Pro-Life Statements

Sep 12th, 2009 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

It has been confirmed that the murder this morning of a pro-life activist happened because of his prophetic witness to society concerning the murder of the unborn. According to LifeSiteNews: Prosecutors said Drake told them he targeted Pouillon because of his pro-life activities. “There was some displeasure with how open he was,” said … Shiawassee [...]



Pro-Life Activist Shot and Killed in Michigan

Sep 11th, 2009 | By M. French | Category: News, Persecution

A pro-life activist affiliated with Operation Save America was shot and killed while holding up a “life” sign outside a Michigan high school. According to MLive.com: An anti-abortion activist gunned down Friday morning in front of Owosso High School has been identified as James Lawrence Pouillon, 63, of Owosso.Pouillon was a longtime abortion protester, known [...]