---CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION UPDATE ~~

--"Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated
as if you were suffering with them." ~~ [Hebrews 13:3]--

~~~PERSECUTION ON THE RISE IN INDIA~~

--Attacks have increased in 2019 across the country of India, usually in the form of mob attacks interrupting Christian services, and many escalating to violence.
Over 218 attacks have been documented this year so far, and most remain unreported to local police, as the authorities are often unsympathetic to Christians. In fact, in Jharkhand state, local police are teaming up with Hindu extremists to come against Christians. One attack against Pastor Pandit and his home church with about 40 worshippers was livestreamed. The Hindu extremist was heard to say, "Our job is to make this area free of Christianity."

The Pastor was beaten and the meeting disbanded. Police arrived, and rather than arresting the attackers, they arrested the Pastor and his family. With the police watching, the Hindu extremists threatened the Pastor that he and his family would be hacked to death if they didn't stop their prayer services. More attacks continue in the area. ~~

--Abiding Word Ministries //Sources: morningstarnews.org and christianheadlines.com ~~
[Friends, please pray for these persecuted Christians. Prayers are powerful weapons ascending to our LORD JESUS. Thank you!]