Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. (Proverbs 24:11 NIV) While much of the world watches in deafening silence, countless numbers of Christians face severe persecution. Churches are routinely destroyed and the personal property of Christians is confiscated. Many others endure intimidation and ongoing extortion. In addition, Christian homes and communities are burned. Kidnapped women and children are either forced to convert to Islam under the threat of death, or sold as slaves. The mere act of simply owning a Bible is a crime punishable by imprisonment or even death. Furthermore, extreme physical violence, including amputation, is the norm. And tragically, beheadings are now a daily reality for
