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Christian churches in Pakistan are targets of extremist violence [file photo].
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Terrorist
bombs killed 35 Christians attending church in Lahore, Pakistan, on
Sunday (March 15), according to a report sent to Christian Aid Mission
by a local ministry. Dozens more were injured, with many of those in
critical condition.
“Please
pray for us [that] God may heal the injured and save us from more bomb
attacks and terrorism,” wrote one indigenous pastor whose name cannot be
released for security reasons. Christians and other religious
minorities are being targeted by extremist Sunni Muslim militants, with
these bombings bringing the violence to a new level.
Sadly,
a crowd of local Christians retaliated by beating, then killing two men
suspected of being involved with the terrorist attack.
Leaders
of native ministries in the area tell Christian Aid that they are
pleading for restraint on the part of Christians. They understand that
hatred is a natural reaction to such brutal attacks, but that, as
Christians, their response must be love.
The
ministries – which are assisted by Christian Aid – are asking for the
prayers of their brothers and sisters in Christ around the world at this
difficult time, that their hearts would be filled with love for those
who seek their deaths.
Also,
they need to raise funds to help pay funeral expenses, medical care,
counseling, and more for the many victims of this horrific attack.
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