There's hope for Iran 's believers
ICC Note
"Often the Christians in Iran feel very isolated, very alone. Pray that the Christians in Iran would be encouraged--that they would feel that they're not alone by watching Christian television and radio and other means. Pray also for more freedom for the churches in Iran ."
12/24/2008 Iran (FCNN)-In Iran, Christians make up less than one-half of one percent of the population. Sharia law has taken its toll on the church.
On September 9, Iran 's parliament voted in favour of a draft law that would mandate the death penalty for those convicted of apostasy, a charge frequently brought against Christians in the country.
The legislation defines an apostate as "any Muslim who clearly announces that he/she has left Islam and declares blasphemy." It is clearly aimed to deter conversion from Islam.
However, David Harder with SAT-7 says despite the brutality faced by Christians, the church is growing.
Harder says prayer support is most needed because "often the Christians in Iran feel very isolated, very alone. Pray that the Christians in Iran would be encouraged--that they would feel that they're not alone by watching Christian television and radio and other means. Pray also for more freedom for the churches in Iran ."
