Once again, Christians are caught in the cross fire of conflict in the middle east. With the recent ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood from leadership in Egypt the Brotherhood has turned its wrath not only on the military and anti Brotherhood parties but against believers. Over one hundred churches have been destroyed and the businesses and homes of Christians have been targeted as well. And that is only what has been reported officially.
Unfortunately this simply displays the real agenda of the Muslim Brotherhood which is not "democracy" but the establishment of Sharia Law and the cleansing of Egypt of "infidel" believers. Just as there was an exodus of believers from Iraq in the aftermath of the war, many predict the same will happen in Egypt unless the Muslim Brotherhood is contained.
Egypt is a central country in the Middle East and the presence of Christians there is critical to a gospel witness in the entire region. Please pray for their safety and for peace and stability in Egypt for all people.
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Not many Minnesotans know that St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in St. Paul (stmarymn.org) is home to more than 500 Coptic believers, almost exclusively Egyptian immigrants. Pastor Youannes Tawfik shepherds this congregation who grieve for their home country, family and friends who still reside their. As evangelicals we should pray for and support as appropriate this vibrant body of Christ followers.
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