More Muslims May Be Coming To Christ in Iran Than Anywhere
Else
April 11, 2014
Open Doors USA has
ranked Iran number 9 on its list of 50 countries where persecution of
Christians for religious reasons is most severe.
The Institute on Religion and
Democracy recently spoke with officials of the ministry who say despite
intense persecution, many more Muslims are coming to Christ at an increasing
rate.
"Rafin and Nader, young
coverts from Muslim backgrounds are proof of that," Jerry Dykstra, media
relations director with Open Doors told the IRD. "They are not
alone. "Many Persians are coming to Christ, he added. "Many are
young college students, and even some of their teachers are asking for
Bibles!
Dykstra tells the IRD the
Iranian regime considers anyone converting to Christ apostates- a crime which
is punishable by death. Dykstra says almost all Christian activity is
illegal...Read more.
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