Renounce Christ Or Lose Homes

[Michael The Disciple]

Voice Of The Martyrs Web Site

http://www.salememail.com/specialoff...1&archive=true

Local authorities in Phin district, Savannakhet province, have pressured Christians for months to renounce their faith, and now they are threatening to expel believers from their homes if they refuse to perform occult rituals. In September, district police arrested three area pastors and bound their hands and feet in stocks. After provincial authorities declared the arrests illegal and ordered local authorities to escort the men home, the pastors’ families expected their release. But they were never released. On Oct. 19, the same local authorities called the 31 Christian families and 70 non-Christian families together and told them that the Christians would have to perform occult ritual oaths stating that they would adhere to the traditional religion. They were also asked to sign a statement renouncing Christ. The officials have threatened to expel the Christians from their villages if they do not perform the rites. So far, they have refused the authorities’ demands.

[Sam]

and we thought it was bad here with the government/pbs war on the Roman Catholic and Evangelical churches with healthcare and education.

[Cindy]

Yes, why isn't that happening here?