The Persecuted Church of Eritrea Needs Your Help
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Today, we want you to join with us as we call on the government of Eritrea to put an immediate end to the arrest, torture, and murder of Christians across Eritrea.
For years, International Christian Concern has received numerous reports of serious religious freedom abuses targeting Christians who do not adhere to the three state-approved denominations in Eritrea. Since 2002, all Churches outside of the state-approved denominations have been forcibly closed and ordered to officially register with the Department of Religious Affairs or cease their religious activities. However, reports indicate that churches which attempt to file the appropriate registration are refused official recognition. Please take just a moment and click on the link to sign our petition on behalf of persecuted believers across Eritrea. |
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Petition Calling for Immediate Action to End Torture Against Christians in Eritrea
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In
Eritrea, metal containers and underground dungeons serve as a form of
torture for Christians unwilling to join government controlled churches.
Everyday these Christians are faced with the decision to recant
their faith or be jailed in these containers in desert locations and
experience scorching and freezing temperatures, both day and night.
There are believed to be as many as 3,000 Christians currently held in these containers.
Many are placed in a "helicopter" position where the hands and feet of
the victim are tied behind the back whilst forced to lie on the ground
face down outside in the desert sun. This is a punishment that is
usually assigned for one or two weeks; however there are reports of
prisoners being kept in this position for as long as 55 days.
In
2011, five Christians who were subjugated to this type of torture died
as a result of their treatment at the hands of the Eritrean government. Eritrean
Christians who manage to flee successfully from the "North Korea" of
Africa (as Eritrea is often called) suffer from the realization that
their family members will likely be forced to pay heavy fines or face
imprisonment as a result of their escape.
It's
time for this cruel form of punishment and torture to come to an end.
Please take a moment now and let your voice be heard on behalf of those
who have lost their freedom for their faith. Sign our petition, and urge
the government of Eritrea to put an end to the arrest, torture, and
murder of Eritrean Christians.
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."- John 13:35 (NIV)
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