Why is the world silence over Christian persecution?

Damare Garang, a child of seven slaves in Sudan, was "crucified" on a Board and left for dead by his Islamic owner for sneaking to attend a religious service. As they walked to their Christian High School in Indonesia, Noviana Malewa and his young companions were attacked by Islamic jihadists with machetes, beheaded three of the girls leaving their heads on the steps of a church. Noviana only survived, bearing a scar on his face and neck as a macabre reminder of the attack.

Christian persecution is not a subject that is widely covered on the cover of newspapers, let alone the evening news. The world seems more concerned about a lost pod of whales stuck to a seashore that the fate of the Christian "problematic", although this reaction to Christian persecution should not be surprised. Jesus warns, "If the world hates you, know that I hated before of him hated." If you were of the world, the world would be self-esteem. "Yet because you are not of the world, but you chose in the world, the world so it hates you". (John 15: 18-19). From the time of Christ, Christians have been persecuted for their faith. These attacks against Christians will not cease until the return of Christ, of Satan, the God of this world uses humanity to carry out the most heinous atrocities against those who dare call themselves a follower of Jesus Christ.

According to the Bible, Stephen was the first Christian martyr. The events of his death are recorded in the book of the acts. Apostle Paul, then called Saul, was present at the scene of Stephen the death believed that I was doing a service of God by tolerating the death of Esteban. However, Satan which meant for evil Dios meant for good and Apostle Paul went on to become one of the most influential authors of the Bible. From the Roman Empire to the Crusades, the history shows a trend in the Christian persecution and now the world is directed toward a resurgence of ostracism and attacking Christians. Why is that? What are Christians doing to illicit such behaviour of society? Apostle John says, "for all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and the pride of life - is not of the father but of the world (1 John 2: 16)." Sin, which glorifies the world (sex, power, money, etc.), indicates the society away from God. As a result people become mundane and vehemently trying to force God out of the equation of life, while Christians are constantly putting God in the equation.

One of the most obvious reasons the world persecutes Christians is because the Christian way of life is a constant reminder of their sinful lifestyle. Christians unwittingly provide a stark reflection to humanity, that many do not want to look in the mirror in the reflection of their sinful lifestyle. The sin which links a sinner eventually drowns the consciousness of God. Consciousness pushes one into a relationship with the Lord, but what happens when one follows by ignoring of consciousness? Sin becomes easier and becomes a full progression not to obey God. Accordingly, one becomes the world and begins to hate God and what he represents.

Moreover, Christians proclaim proudly representing Jesus Christ, the son of God... therefore a mundane United Front in the persecution of the Christians. From China, Korea North, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, to the Palestinian territories, Christians are being persecuted. Dakes annotated Bible refers to numerous Scriptures on why the world hates Christians:

The world hates reproof. (John 3: 19).

The evils of the world are exposed by Christian life. (Romans 12: 2).

The darkness of the world is exposed by the light of the Christians. (John 3: 19).

The world is blind. (2 Corinthians 4: 4)

Christians are not of the world. (John 15: 19).

The world is at war with the Christians. (Jn 16: 33, Ephesians 6: 12, 1 Jn. 5: 4)

Christians hate the ways of the world. (1 John 2: 15-17)

The world is ignorant of the Christian experience. (Galatians 2: 20).

Damare was rescued by a stranger was found stuck in the Board and saved soldiers Noviana from their brutal attackers. Both were severely traumatized by simply being a Christian, but their spirits remain strong in Christ Jesus. We must remember that Satan knows was defeated at Calvary and has used the time which has left in this domain earthly to persecute those who love the creator turned against and opted not to obey. For a follower of Christ, it may seem a daunting future ahead, there is another round of global persecution in a future waiting for Christians. According to revelations (20: 4), many Christians are beheaded for the testimony of Jesus Christ and the word of God. Apostle John gave warm and encouraging words of Christians in relation to our victory over the world, "for what is born of God overcomes the world." "And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith". During dangerous times, hold tight to their faith and recalls the victory in Christ.

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Why We Need to Be Vigilant Yet Careful to Speak of Persecution - Franklin Graham Dropped As Speaker

Today, was investigating some on the religious persecution of the world. Some of the stories we clash, us sadness they and give a great desire to do something to change it. For example, in places like Iran, where can still be killed to make a different faith. In places like Korea of the North and China, where churches still need to carry out underground. While reading these stories daily, two struck me and saddens me differently. One was a claim of persecution in an American public secondary school, because students were not able to have a prayer at graduation. Another said that Franklin Graham indicates that it is reaching a great moment of persecution the Christians in the United States, based on his denial of being able to speak in a ceremony at the Pentagon.

He was married because of some comments he made about the Islamic faith in the past, saying that the religion was evil. The fact of him being invited, Graham went on say that it was a "slap in the face" to all the evangelicals and the administration of Obama has a "pattern of hostility to traditional Christianity".

Now, I want to be careful on this issue. I believe that Franklin Graham is a good man who has done many wonderful things. It really has been crucial in the beginning of the NGO, the Samaritan bag, and it has been a leader in the Christian community. However, this kind of rhetoric is sad for me. First, perhaps the question should be whether a Christian leader must be the one praying in one of the largest military facilities in the world (seems to be in a bit of conflict with blessed are the peacemakers)? However, it is a topic for another time. Second, we have to accept the fact that the nation is now diverse. The military is composed of Christians, Jews, Muslims and members of atheist. Due to the blanket statements such as "Islam evil", may not be the best candidate to speak to this diverse group, after all, not a church service or revival meeting where it would be more than welcome to speak. Now, I think that what he is saying is correct in a way. Much of Islam in the world is extremely violent and oppressive. However, it is also important to note the many moderate Muslims and peaceful in the world. Obviously, Graham talking about these Muslims that may be present could be very offensive.

Religious persecution is a matter of enormous importance in the world, and I think that everyone should be aware of that. We have a responsibility to stand up for everyone who have been oppressed, persecuted, tortured and killed because of their faith. I think that it is not only a human right accountability, but much a Christian responsibility. It is easy for us in the West, prosperous and free to not pay much attention to these issues. However, ultimately the cause of human rights and the cause of Christ are not merely national issues or Americans, but issues of the world.

We must be careful not to allow a disinvitation in an event that perhaps a Christian should not speak in the first place and not allow a prayer Christian in a public school to be confused with the real persecution. We live in a secular and diverse society that has been only what has ensured our freedom. It undermines the real cause of talk about persecution when we yell it persecution too quickly. We are aware of the real persecution of the world, while also realizing and the celebration of ideas of a free country, secular and diverse where all people can worship freely and religion is not favoured by the Government – Christian, Islamic, Athiest, etc..

If you want to learn more about the Persecuted Church or would like to give, please visit the following Web sites:

http://www.opendoorsusa.org/ Site by brother Andrew
http://www.releaseinternational.org/

This article was written by William McCorkle. He writes a blog about progressive social action and the quest to find the true essence of faith Christian in http://www.essencerestored.com. If you are interested in contact with the author, you can contact him at wdmccorkle@gmail.com.