Persecution

I was quite moved in church yesterday, reading out a letter from 15o exiled Afghan Christians pleading for prayer and support as the Christian community of Afghanistan is being persecuted following the broadcast of a particular TV programme. This agitated Muslims to seek out Christian converts in the country and have them arrested and even executed, all with the backing of the Karzai government. What was most humbling of all is that these Christians have talked of suffering with joy but still seek justice and protection.

How can this be? We have lost service personnel of our armed forces in a country that won't even protect its own harmless citizens and grant them the most basic of human rights; the freedom of religion.

We must bring this to the attention of our government.

This will be a gloomy post I'm afraid.

I was also bitterly disappointed by a complete turn around by Theresa May on the subject of equality for all - including the possibility that legislation will be pursued to make it possible for Civil Partnerships to be recognised in a religious ceremony.

Perhaps the time is coming when we will face persecution in this country! And letters like the one I read over the weekend will be sent from us pleading for prayer support!

All I can say is "Lord, please help us!"