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U.S. Supreme Court has Reconvened: Let's be praying WHENEVER the Court is in session as their decisions can have impact on GENERATIONS to come. The fact that they may have an opportunity this session to actually vote on same-sex "marriage" where it has the same impact on this country that Roe v. Wade did should be motivating enough!
Of course, let's CONTINUE PRAYING FOR AN END TO THE EBOLA CRISIS IN WEST AFRICA AND THE HEALING OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INFECTED.
"WH Fails to Mention Victims in Kenya Terror Attack Were Christians" - Leah Barkoukis | Dec 03, 2014; http://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2014/12/03/wh-fails-to-mention-victims-in-kenya-terror-attack-were-christians-n1926893
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the at least 38 individuals killed yesterday,” the White House said in a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Kenya by the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab. “The United States will continue to support Kenya and our regional partners in combating terrorism and violent extremism and protecting human rights.”
The statement is missing one glaring detail, however: Those killed were mainly Christians who were singled out and separated from their fellow Muslim workers.
As a reminder of what happened:
Islamic militant group al-Shabaab has killed 36 non-Muslim quarry workers, mainly Christians, after separating them from Muslims at a camp in Kenya. The attack, 10 miles from the town of Mandera, was reportedly carried out in retaliation for the Kenyan army's presence and anti-terror operations in Somalia.
"The militia separated the Muslims, then ordered the non-Muslims to lie down where they shot them on the head at close range," said Hassan Duba, an elder at a nearby village, according toReuters.
By the statement, one would have no idea religion played any role in the terrorist attack--both the victims' religion and the perpetrators'. And it's not as though this is an isolated attack. Al-Shabaab has made it clear they want to drive Christians ("crusaders") out “from Muslim lands” and a spokesman for the terrorist group said as much about the recent attack.
"We are uncompromising in our beliefs, relentless in our pursuit, ruthless against the disbelievers and we will do whatever necessary to defend our Muslim brethren suffering from Kenya's aggression," Ali Mohamud Rage said, reports The Christian Post.
Christians make up 82.5 percent of Kenya’s population while Muslims make up nearly 11 percent.
How much longer will the administration turn a blind eye to Christian persecution around the world?
[bold, italics, underlined, and colored emphasis mine]
Leah Barkoukis is the Managing Editor at Townhall Magazine.
"Jihadis Massacre Non-Muslim Quarry Workers in Kenya" - CBNNews.com, December 05, 2014;http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/December/Islamists-Kill-Non-Muslim-Quarry-Workers-in-Kenya/ "...Meanwhile, a church burning in New Delhi, India, prompted a protest by hundreds of Christians in the nation's capital Tuesday. Authorities don't know the cause of the blaze that destroyed St. Sebastian's church, but Catholic Church officials say they suspect it was set deliberately. The fire destroyed the church interior, including the altar, a Bible, and a cross. In a statement the Archdioecese said forensic samples taken from the site smelled of fuel. Hundreds of Christians gathered outside police headquarters calling for an investigation."
PRAY FOR AMERICA: THANK GOD for His many blessings on America throughout it's history. May we then ask that AMERICA once again be a blessing TO GOD, by once again submitting to HIS will in our affairs - both personal and national - that He may truly "heal our land." (2 Chron. 7:14)
"American Christian Couple [in Qatar]Faces Death Sentence after Daughter Dies" - By Charlene Aaron, CBN News, November 21, 2014; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/November/Christian-Couple-Faces-Death-Sentence-after-Daughter-Dies/ NEWS: Couple Freed BUT Barred from Leaving Qatar -
http://news.yahoo.com/qatar-us-couple-absolved-childs-death-080544123.html
LATEST NEWS/ANSWERED PRAYER! - "Christian Couple Leaves Qatar After 2-Year Battle" - CBNNews.com, Thursday, December 04, 2014; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/December/US-Couple-Cleared-in-Daughters-Death-Leave-Qatar/ "Matthew and Grace Huang, the American couple that had been facing charges in connection to their 8-year-old daughter's death, are now free to leave
NOW THAT THE ELECTION IS OVER:1) Let's be praying that God showed us grace in giving us representatives who will sincerely work to DO NO HARM to us and future generations. Let's also be praying that should He have chosen to give us those who WILL do us harm, that He extends mercy to us now and for the years ahead. His will is now done as far as the results we have. Now it's up to us to be diligent to hold those elected accountable!, and 2) Let's be praying that the present lame-duck session in Congress will not be allowed to pass legislation that will do harm to our country as they can easily do. (See post #1051 - 'Return of the Zombie).
"American Christian Couple [in Qatar]Faces Death Sentence after Daughter Dies" - By Charlene Aaron, CBN News, November 21, 2014; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/November/Christian-Couple-Faces-Death-Sentence-after-Daughter-Dies/ NEWS: Couple Freed BUT Barred from Leaving Qatar -
http://news.yahoo.com/qatar-us-couple-absolved-childs-death-080544123.html
LATEST NEWS/ANSWERED PRAYER! - "Christian Couple Leaves Qatar After 2-Year Battle" - CBNNews.com, Thursday, December 04, 2014; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/December/US-Couple-Cleared-in-Daughters-Death-Leave-Qatar/ "Matthew and Grace Huang, the American couple that had been facing charges in connection to their 8-year-old daughter's death, are now free to leave
NOW THAT THE ELECTION IS OVER:1) Let's be praying that God showed us grace in giving us representatives who will sincerely work to DO NO HARM to us and future generations. Let's also be praying that should He have chosen to give us those who WILL do us harm, that He extends mercy to us now and for the years ahead. His will is now done as far as the results we have. Now it's up to us to be diligent to hold those elected accountable!, and 2) Let's be praying that the present lame-duck session in Congress will not be allowed to pass legislation that will do harm to our country as they can easily do. (See post #1051 - 'Return of the Zombie).
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST: Save Christian Mom Asia Bibi from Execution - A Christian mom has been sentenced to death in Pakistan for her faith. Asia Bibi was falsely accused of “blasphemy” – speaking against the prophet Muhammad. Now this wife and mother of five will hang for her Christian faith.She would be the first woman executed under Pakistan’s Shariah blasphemy law.This is the ultimate human rights violation. We’re mobilizing our international affiliate – the European Centre for Law and Justice – and its partner in Pakistan to stop this atrocity. Add your name to our letter to the government of Pakistan demanding Asia Bibi’s freedom.Go to http://aclj.org/persecuted-church/save-christian-mom-asia-bibi-from-execution; please add your signature to mine and over 35,000 others AND pray for Asia Bibi.
U.S. Supreme Court has Reconvened: Let's be praying WHENEVER the Court is in session as their decisions can have impact on GENERATIONS to come. The fact that they may have an opportunity this session to actually vote on same-sex "marriage" where it has the same impact on this country that Roe v. Wade did should be motivating enough!
WORLD-WDE PRAYER REQUESTS:
Friday, Sept. 26th - Two Year Anniversary of Pastor Saeed Abedini's Imprisonment in Iran! - [NOTE TODAY'S POST!]
We need to continue to pray for Pastor Saeed - that his health will improve and that he will be re-united with his wife and two young children who live in the United States. [If you have not yet, please sign the petition for his clemency- http://beheardproject.com/saeed#sign] For comfort and .\
"Not Everyone Happy with Religious Ambassador Pick," Caitlin Burke,July 29, 2014;
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/July/Obama-Taps-Rabbi-for-Religious-Freedom-Ambassador/ "..An estimated 76 percent of the world's population live in countries where religious freedom is restricted. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States must take a strong stand against those violations. "Around the world repressive governments and extremists groups have been crystal clear about what they stand against, so we have to be equally clear about what we must stand for," Kerry said. "We stand for greater freedom, for greater tolerance, greater respect, for rights of freedom of expression and freedom of conscience," he said A key development in the 2013 report is the large number of displaced members of religious communities, including entire Christian communities in Syria and Iraq that have been forced to flee their homes because of persecution."
SIGN A PETITION TO THE UN FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS :" The church in Syria has shone brightly for 2,000 years. But today violence and persecution threatens its survival. Thanks to an incredible response, Open Doors is helping 8,000 families in Syria survive each month. We believe the signatures and prayers of 500,000 people will encourage the UN to act and protect the rights and lives of all Syrians, especially the vulnerable Christian community." Go to: http://lp.opendoorsusa.org/emails/nov-13-action/save-syria.html?utm_source=action&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button&utm_campaign=november
Of course, let's CONTINUE PRAYING FOR AN END TO THE EBOLA CRISIS IN WEST AFRICA AND THE HEALING OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INFECTED.
PRAY FOR THE CRISIS HAPPENING NOW IN IRAQ (see post #907) Pray that allied forces will be able to drive the group ISIS back (see post #964)
/PRAYER ALERT- UKRAINE: As the Lord leads, please pray:
*For God to suppress President Putin’s ambitions to "restore" the Soviet empire.
*For the people of Ukrainen [esp. for the church 'to be THE church'] as they wait to see if the Russian troops will advance.
*About President Obama and to use wisdom in crafting our foreign policy, and wisdom for his advisers.
Continue to Pray for EGYPT - Continue to pray for the tense situation in Egypt and especially for the Christian believers who are being targeted with violence by Muslim Brotherhood members.]
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"WH Fails to Mention Victims in Kenya Terror Attack Were Christians" - Leah Barkoukis | Dec 03, 2014; http://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2014/12/03/wh-fails-to-mention-victims-in-kenya-terror-attack-were-christians-n1926893
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the at least 38 individuals killed yesterday,” the White House said in a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Kenya by the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab. “The United States will continue to support Kenya and our regional partners in combating terrorism and violent extremism and protecting human rights.”
The statement is missing one glaring detail, however: Those killed were mainly Christians who were singled out and separated from their fellow Muslim workers.
As a reminder of what happened:
Islamic militant group al-Shabaab has killed 36 non-Muslim quarry workers, mainly Christians, after separating them from Muslims at a camp in Kenya. The attack, 10 miles from the town of Mandera, was reportedly carried out in retaliation for the Kenyan army's presence and anti-terror operations in Somalia.
"The militia separated the Muslims, then ordered the non-Muslims to lie down where they shot them on the head at close range," said Hassan Duba, an elder at a nearby village, according toReuters.
By the statement, one would have no idea religion played any role in the terrorist attack--both the victims' religion and the perpetrators'. And it's not as though this is an isolated attack. Al-Shabaab has made it clear they want to drive Christians ("crusaders") out “from Muslim lands” and a spokesman for the terrorist group said as much about the recent attack.
"We are uncompromising in our beliefs, relentless in our pursuit, ruthless against the disbelievers and we will do whatever necessary to defend our Muslim brethren suffering from Kenya's aggression," Ali Mohamud Rage said, reports The Christian Post.
Christians make up 82.5 percent of Kenya’s population while Muslims make up nearly 11 percent.
How much longer will the administration turn a blind eye to Christian persecution around the world?
[bold, italics, underlined, and colored emphasis mine]
Leah Barkoukis is the Managing Editor at Townhall Magazine.
"Jihadis Massacre Non-Muslim Quarry Workers in Kenya" - CBNNews.com, December 05, 2014;http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/December/Islamists-Kill-Non-Muslim-Quarry-Workers-in-Kenya/ "...Meanwhile, a church burning in New Delhi, India, prompted a protest by hundreds of Christians in the nation's capital Tuesday. Authorities don't know the cause of the blaze that destroyed St. Sebastian's church, but Catholic Church officials say they suspect it was set deliberately. The fire destroyed the church interior, including the altar, a Bible, and a cross. In a statement the Archdioecese said forensic samples taken from the site smelled of fuel. Hundreds of Christians gathered outside police headquarters calling for an investigation."
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