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“The discrimination in Egypt is high, and it’s based on race and religion,” Mirna Hanna told AP. “We came from a Christian background, which is rare in Egypt, and as women, we were also discriminated against because of our gender. Justice was not there, and as an older woman, it just wasn’t a decent life for her.”
3/1/2012 Egypt (AP) – Odette Salib knows what the hunger for freedom feels like. A native of Egypt, the 79-year-old Decatur resident faced discrimination and persecution in her home country, not only due to her religion, but also her gender.
Less than 10 years ago, however, she made a decision that changed her life: She decided to immigrate to the United States, not only to be with her daughter and son-in-law, Mirna and Dr. Adel Hanna, and with her three granddaughters, but also to pursue a life she had never been able to have in Egypt.
“She had been coming here to visit us,” Mirna said of her mother. “But she always felt like she had to go back (to Egypt).”
During one of her visits to Decatur, though, Odette’s mindset changed.
“I knew I couldn’t go back because of the situation in Egypt,” said Odette, noting that she asked Mirna and Adel to get a refund for her return plane ticket.
“The discrimination in Egypt is high, and it’s based on race and religion,” Mirna added. “We came from a Christian background, which is rare in Egypt, and as women, we were also discriminated against because of our gender. Justice was not there, and as an older woman, it just wasn’t a decent life for her.”
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When struck by word or hand for our faith, anger or even fear may be our first response. Choosing to take advantage of our moments of weakness, when we are being persecuted for our faith, and respond with love is a testimony far greater than the sword ever could be. Just as Jesus healed the ear of his persecutor, may we do the same to our adversaries.
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Despite its claims of embracing freedom of religion for all, Indonesia continues to be a hot spot of religious persecution. But why?
Such actions continue because of decade old regulations. These regulations often become a tool for intolerant groups to violate the freedom of worship of minority groups.
Continue to pray for the destruction of strongholds in Indonesia!
www.persecution.org/2023/02/20/indonesian-authorities-refuse-churches-building-permits/
I have been praying for persecuted christians always. I am looking someone to sponsor me to these persecuted countries to preach there.
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Their freedom of religion is very different definition. Unfortunately most of countries the just use the term of freedom of religion for their purposes.
As is North Korea,China,most islamic countries and more!!