Laos is a narrow, landlocked land between Thailand and Vietnam. It is a complex mix of 143 ethnic groups. Independent from France in 1954, the Vietnamese communist forces were in complete control by 1975. Religious restrictions have eased somewhat but churches and Christians are still watched and targeted. There is rapid church growth led by the indigenous Laotians, but they need training and leaders. Missionaries are forbidden, and media is obstructed by the government. Pray that this will change so that they may have access to the truth and the freedom to choose.
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Kuwait is an oil-rich wedge of desert between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. They became independent in 1961 and are a key ally to the West. Sunni Islam is the state religion with a large Shi’a minority. Religious tolerance is higher here than in most of the region. The underground Kuwaiti Church has been growing. Satellite television is probably the most powerful tool in reaching not only Kuwait but the entire Gulf region. There are several Arabic-language Christian channels available. My church supports several of them as do many other missions. Kuwaiti Arabs have been increasingly exposed to Christians through travel, […]
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Italy is a mountainous peninsula that dominates the Mediterranean Sea and includes two large islands, Sardinia and Sicily. Italy has contributed much to the world – legal systems of Roman law, Latin language, Renaissance culture of art and music, and many fashion innovations. Christianity flourished here but soon became a formalized state religion of cultural Catholicism. They were virtually untouched by the Protestant Reformation and have never had Biblical revival. The Roman Catholic Church is now in crisis. Though the church is active in Italian identity, very few people faithfully practice Catholicism, even as low as 3%. Organized crime is […]
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Hungary has adjusted well from a socialist economy to a market economy, though the older generation struggles a little more to go from a system that cared for their needs to one which they mostly look after themselves. Hungary is a country rich in history and Christian history as well. In the year 2000, they celebrated 1000 years since their conversion to Christianity. Originally Hungary was a Roman province in 8 AD, and there were Christian communities there as early as the 3rd century. The first Hungarian translation of the Bible was prepared in the 1430’s by Hussite preachers. Roman […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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