Christian in the US Fears for her Life
Rifqa Bary, the Christian teenager who fled from her Muslim family for fear they might kill her, may not be able to stay in the United States. The Associated Press has just reported that her parents are blocking her efforts to get a special immigration status. She fears that if she goes back to Sri Lanka, she may be harmed or killed by Muslim extremists.
I am shocked that Rifqa’s case could be happening in the United States. Rifqa said in an interview, “I want to be free! I want to worship Jesus! I want to go to church on Sunday, and read my Bible, and say Jesus is alive whenever I want to! You guys talk about religious freedom? No, I don’t have that.”
A few days ago at church I boldly proclaimed with other believers, “He is risen indeed!” May we not forget that many of our brothers and sisters in Christ face danger for saying these words, even in the United States.
If you have not been following the story, watch this compelling interview.
To see the original prayer guide article, click here.
