Though the Middle East saw a mass exodus of Christians, the by-product of targeted attacks, Africa has seen the most extreme rise of persecution. For the first time, Nigeria was added to the top 10 on the World Watch List, a compilation… Read More ›
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Christians Burned Alive: Muslim Persecution of Christians, November 2014
Both in the Islamic world and the Western world, Muslims continued to attack and slaughter Christians. In Pakistan, “A mob accused of burning alive a Christian couple in an industrial kiln in Pakistan allegedly wrapped a pregnant mother in cotton so she… Read More ›
Looking Back At 2014-Death & Destruction Not Seen Since WWII
(Voice of the Persecuted) The top persecutors grows by the day, but here is our list for 2014. As you may know, it’s hard to obtain solid numbers on refugees let alone those facing extreme abuses and the many who have been… Read More ›
Jay Sekulow : Saeed Still in Prison for his Faith
Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Hebrews 13:3 Jay Sekulow spoke on Fox News with Naghmeh Abedini to discuss the… Read More ›
Updates From The Killing Fields Of Nigeria
(Voice of the Persecuted) Our contacts on the ground tell us that the recent attack with mass kidnappings is indeed true, but the numbers are not final and “It is definitely a case of persecution.” We have also learned this was a mostly Muslim village and they… Read More ›
American Pastor Saeed Writes Heartbreaking Christmas Letter from Dangerous Iranian Prison
(Voice of the Persecuted) Pastor Saeed’s wife, Naghmeh shared with us, a new letter from her husband, American Pastor Saeed Abedini – a U.S. citizen imprisoned for his Christian faith – has written from his prison cell. The letter was sent… Read More ›
Displaced Nigeria Christians precious in the sight of the LORD
(Voice of the Persecuted) The news of one horrific attack after another breaks daily in Nigeria. The suffering and displacement of Christians and other innocents in the North is astronomical. In a recent investigation, we have learned there are approx. 3,000 refugees… Read More ›
Remember Asia Bibi
Achen (Agenzia Fides) – Missio-Achen, the German section of the Pontifical Mission Societies, has launched a Christmas Campaign of prayer and solidarity in aid of Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian woman, married and mother of five children, falsely… Read More ›
NIGERIA: The UNIMAGINABLE
Living daily at risk of unspeakable torture, becoming enslaved, or killed at the hands of brutality. (VOP) Imagine, for a minute that you live in a land where slavery is rampant. Imagine for a minute that a walk in the park,… Read More ›
Asia Bibi: “Please Don’t Abandon Me”
A mother of five, Asia Bibi has spent the last four years in prison in Pakistan for daring to drink water from a Muslim well. She is a Christian who has been tortured and persecuted for her faith in Christ…. Read More ›
REJOICE! Kenneth Bae has been FREED
The two Americans still imprisoned in North Korea, Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller have been released and are returning home! Update from his family: The day we’ve been praying for has finally arrived! Early this morning, my family heard… Read More ›
Pakistani Christian Hearts Are Breaking- VOP condemns murder of Christian couple
(Voice of the Persecuted) On Tuesday, 4 Nov. 2014, the news was very dark for Pakistan. Pakistani Christians are in grave danger, and today their hearts are breaking. In the town of Kasur (Chak 59 village near Kot Radha Kishan)… Read More ›
Nigerian extremist says kidnapped girls married
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — With a malevolent laugh, the leader of Nigeria’s Islamic extremists tells the world that more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls have all been converted to Islam and married off, dashing hopes for their freedom. “If you knew… Read More ›
Kenneth Bae: Imprisoned in North Korea Two Years #FreeKennethNow
“Nov. 3, 2014, marks two years since my brother, Kenneth Bae, became a prisoner in North Korea.While Kenneth remains a prisoner in North Korea, our lives are also held captive, filled with unspeakable heartache and anxiety.” As we mourn and… Read More ›
Thirty days to November 24 deadline for P5+1, Iran to reach final nuke deal. Can you #Pray2Minutes?
These next 30 days are very critical as there are indications that a deal might be reached between Iran, US, and the P5+1 which might include the fate of Saeed and other Americans being held in Iran. Would you please… Read More ›
Continued Attacks on Nigerian Villages Dash Hopes for Kidnapped Schoolgirls
One day after so-called representatives of the Boko Haram sect signed a ceasefire accord with the government, the sect went on a rampage killing people in Christian areas with an undisclosed number of people having been killed. Many are feared dead. The attacks… Read More ›
Deal Struck With Boko Haram For Kidnapped Girls?
The back room deals that have been done in secret over the last months and years have turned the world on it’s heels and set off wars and rumors of wars in almost every part of the globe. While I… Read More ›
Out Of The Depths I Cry To You Oh Lord: Asia Bibi’s Death Sentence Upheld
Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also… Read More ›
Misunderstood, Radical, Rogue Or Following Their Religion : ISIS’ Sex Slaves, Forced Marriages & Forced Conversions
I have been reading the reports from the captives that have escaped ISIS control, the young girls who testify to rape and slavery, forced conversions and forced marriages. One recent report quoted the young girl that escaped as saying that… Read More ›
Pray ON! Call to Prayer for the Persecuted Church
(VOP) I was introduced to Naghmeh Abedini, on a cold December 2012 morning, while getting ready, I turned the television on to find a woman speaking of her husband who was imprisoned in Iran, for nothing more than being a… Read More ›
Very Good News: Christian Blasphemy Suspect Misreported as Slain in Pakistani Jail Is Alive and Well
My Comment, a couple of weeks ago NBC news and other outlets reported that this Christian Pastor was killed in a Pakistani jail by a guard. Another prisoner was shot and injured, but the Pastor is alive. News coming from… Read More ›
Praising God In The Darkness
Oh this touched my heart so much. Eyes swelled with tears I realized this was a message from God. Oh how selfish we are. With all the suffering in the world, the plagues, the fear, the slaughter, the imprisonment of… Read More ›
What??? Cameron, Rouhani Hold First Meeting Since 1979
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; My comment: Why would western leaders of Christian nations want to… Read More ›
Tortured in Ukraine: Pray For Christians Living a Nightmare
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The family of Kenneth Bae is asking for our help – #FreeKennethNow
Who is Kenneth Bae? Before his detention in North Korea, Kenneth Bae was always surrounded by friends, hosting meals and regaling everyone with hilarious tales and his renditions of Elvis tunes. He was the fun-loving uncle who showered his nieces with… Read More ›
Three Choices and the Bitter Harvest of Denial: How Western denial about Islam has fueled Genocide in the Middle East
Dr Durie speaks at the Q Society event in Melbourne together with Clare Lopez on the evening of 2 September 2014. Follow VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on Facebook and Twitter
Pastor in Bhutan Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Funds for Ministry
(Morning Star News) – A court in Bhutan on Wednesday sentenced Pastor Tandin Wangyal to three years, 11 months in prison for receiving funds for ministry activities from a Christian organization. The verdict from the court in Dorokha, Samtse District… Read More ›
Christian prisoners charged with offenses which can lead to death
HRANA News Agency – At least two newly converted Christian prisoners were accused with “Enmity against God and state” and “spreading corruption on Earth” which can result in death penalty if it is proved in the court. Also, another person… Read More ›
Come Let Us Reason Together, Let Us Be One Voice
Is Unity in the Bible? Did God speak of unity to His prophets? Yes, yes He did. David said this of unity in Psalm 133: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in… Read More ›
I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Of Christ! 