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Christians Still Die and There is Religious Persecution in Mexico
Christians Still Die And there is Religious Persecution in Mexico
On October 13th, I had the honor and privilege of presenting information about Religious Persecution in Mexico at the VOM/USA office in Oklahoma, for the first time representing our own office, VOM en Mexico. Actually getting there was the battle... on the way to the border in San Luis Colorado, where I planned on visiting my daughter Jaimee and grandson Lonney Ray (pictured here with the Lion), my wallet will all my money and do… Continue
On October 13th, I had the honor and privilege of presenting information about Religious Persecution in Mexico at the VOM/USA office in Oklahoma, for the first time representing our own office, VOM en Mexico. Actually getting there was the battle... on the way to the border in San Luis Colorado, where I planned on visiting my daughter Jaimee and grandson Lonney Ray (pictured here with the Lion), my wallet will all my money and do… Continue
Posted on November 3, 2009 at 4:06pm —
US State Dept. Recognizes that Religious Persecution Exists in Mexico...Its a starting point. Resume...
Mexico
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
International Religious Freedom Report 2009
October 26, 2009
The Mexican Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion.
There were some reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice, usually in small, rural communities in the south. Most incidents occurred in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and… Continue
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
International Religious Freedom Report 2009
October 26, 2009
The Mexican Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion.
There were some reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice, usually in small, rural communities in the south. Most incidents occurred in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and… Continue
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:03am —
Even in Canada...on Persecution by CEO Glenn Penner of Voice of the Martyrs in Canada
Persecution doesn-t always occur in faraway and exotic places, but even in our own back yard. Are you prepared tom pay a higher price for taking a stand on your Biblical faith and principles+ You may have to confront some situation similar to those mentioned by Glenn Penner in his VOM blog.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Voice of the Martyrs joins in fight for religious freedom in Canada
“Imagine that Mother Teresa and her Missionaries of Charity had been told that their ministry in the st… Continue
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Voice of the Martyrs joins in fight for religious freedom in Canada
“Imagine that Mother Teresa and her Missionaries of Charity had been told that their ministry in the st… Continue
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 11:10pm —
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VOMC: South Korean Gov-t Wants to Ban Her Citizens from Evangelizing in the Middle East
South Korea considers banning missionary work in the Middle East
After receiving complaints from Middle Eastern countries about the evangelistic efforts of its citizens, South Korea is considering banning missionary work in the Middle East "because of safety concerns." According to an unnamed official who spoke to The Korean Times late last week, among the measures being considered are restrictions on the usage of passports and on departures from South Korea for those who have been expelled for evangelization attempts. Members of missionary groups could be prohibited from entering Middle Eastern countries even if they have no records of expulsion. According to the official, "Some organizations keep sending their members to dangerous areas for missionary work. We've received requests from other countries to have them refrain from doing this."
In a weblog published on August 31, The Voice of the Martyrs urges the South Korean government to refrain from interfering, even with the best intentions, in the rights of its citizens to carry out their faith even in dangerous environments. We also urge Christians in free nations to recognize that there are risks in taking the gospel to many parts of the world and to accept the consequences of their obedience. We further call upon mission and church leaders to better plan short-term ministry trips and prepare participants in ways and means of doing evangelism in religiously hostile environments that are in line with the biblical admonition to be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16). See our weblog for the full statement and a fuller examination of this story.
Pray that the South Korean government will withdraw their plans to restrict the religious freedom of their citizens in this way. Pray that church leaders will stand up and let their concerns be known about these proposals. Pray that church leaders and missions worldwide will recommit themselves to developing ministries in Muslim countries that are in line with the biblical admonition of Matthew 10:16.
After receiving complaints from Middle Eastern countries about the evangelistic efforts of its citizens, South Korea is considering banning missionary work in the Middle East "because of safety concerns." According to an unnamed official who spoke to The Korean Times late last week, among the measures being considered are restrictions on the usage of passports and on departures from South Korea for those who have been expelled for evangelization attempts. Members of missionary groups could be prohibited from entering Middle Eastern countries even if they have no records of expulsion. According to the official, "Some organizations keep sending their members to dangerous areas for missionary work. We've received requests from other countries to have them refrain from doing this."
In a weblog published on August 31, The Voice of the Martyrs urges the South Korean government to refrain from interfering, even with the best intentions, in the rights of its citizens to carry out their faith even in dangerous environments. We also urge Christians in free nations to recognize that there are risks in taking the gospel to many parts of the world and to accept the consequences of their obedience. We further call upon mission and church leaders to better plan short-term ministry trips and prepare participants in ways and means of doing evangelism in religiously hostile environments that are in line with the biblical admonition to be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16). See our weblog for the full statement and a fuller examination of this story.
Pray that the South Korean government will withdraw their plans to restrict the religious freedom of their citizens in this way. Pray that church leaders will stand up and let their concerns be known about these proposals. Pray that church leaders and missions worldwide will recommit themselves to developing ministries in Muslim countries that are in line with the biblical admonition of Matthew 10:16.
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