Please remember to pray

As the violent religion of Islam continues to persecute Christians, may we be reminded always to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ .

Pakistan Christians Mourn Eight Killed In Violence

Christians across Pakistan closed their schools Monday, August 3, to mourn the killings of at least eight fellow believers in troubled Punjab province, as the Vatican condemned what was the second incident of violence against Christians in a week.

Hundreds of Muslims, allegedly spurred on by a radical Islamists, stormed a Christian neighborhood in the eastern city of Gojra on Saturday, August 1, burning dozens of houses after reports surfaced that some Christians had desecrated a Quran, viewed as a holy book by Muslims, witnesses said.

Local Christians said clerics at local mosques urged followers “who love Mohammad and Islam to gather with them to defend the Islam because it is in danger” and “prove to be a true Muslim.” At least six Christians were killed in the flames of burning homes, including three women, local Christians said.

Additionally at least two were killed by gun shots and dozens injured as police did little to stop the attackers, according to news reporters. The government has deployed special forces in the area, officials said.

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