As the world continues to grow colder and colder to Christianity, persecution is ramping up unlike ever before.
According to the Christian Post, 53 Christians were accused of both espionage and “anti-security activities” by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence. In fact, the Iranian state television programming aired footage of the Christians who have been detained with the Bibles and other faith-based literature pieces that were reportedly smuggled into the country.
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As Article 18 News reported, the Christians were forced to confess that they traveled outside of the nation to gain religious teaching. It is believed that some of the other items the Christians had with them included copies of the New Testament and Alcoholics Anonymous handbooks.
The Christian Post also noted that broadcasting forced confessionals is a rarity, even for Iranian authorities.
The recent events in Iran are a stark reminder that Christians around the world continue to face unimaginable challenges simply for their faith. These acts of persecution highlight the urgent need for global awareness and solidarity within the body of Christ, as these brothers and sisters endure suffering that many of us cannot imagine.
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As followers of Christ, we are called to lift up our persecuted brothers and sisters in prayer, asking God to grant them courage, protection and strength in the face of oppression. We must pray not only for their physical safety but also for their spiritual perseverance, that their faith would remain unshaken even in the most harrowing circumstances.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
