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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2004 19:55:57 GMT -5
COLOMBIA: Night of the Assassins Pastor Cornelio Tovar, Martyred August 17, 2002 In some rural villages in Colombia, Saturday night is known as "night of the assassins" - the night of the week when Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia rebels target those opposed to their Marxist ideology for death. Christian leaders are at constant risk. Many pastors have been martyred over the past few years as the FARC terrorists continue their assaults against the church (over 30 in one year alone). But, in spite of the risks, Colombian pastors continue to be a bold witness for Christ. One recently told The Voice of the Martyrs that "Every time we leave church, we never know... if we will continue with life. We live under the shadow of death continually." To learn more about your Christian brothers and sisters in Colombia and many other nations where Christians are standing strong in the face of persecution, subscribe to The Voice of the Martyrs monthly newsletter. www.persecution.com/ (it's free)
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Post by paperwhite on Aug 4, 2004 21:41:14 GMT -5
Great website. I suggest everyone to sign up for their email publications...I've been getting them for a few years.
It is amazing what isn't reported in the US and gives us opportunity to pray for those in need.
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Post by RPJII on Aug 8, 2004 22:11:15 GMT -5
In our great country(for now), it is so easy to forget what our brothers in Christ are going through...
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