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Iraq – Two Christian Sisters Killed


Two Christian Sisters Killed by Islamic Extremists. full story <http://www.persecution.com/topStory_twoSistersKilledInIraq.html> 


Christian Persecution Intensifies Across China


China Aid Association reports that since the end of the Olympics persecution has intensified. full story <http://www.persecution.com/topStory_persecutionInChinaAfterOlympics.html> 


U.S. Department of State Gravely Concerned by China’s Harassment of Pastor "Bike" Zhang


U.S. Department of State deeply concerned by continued harassment of Pastor "Bike" Zhang and his family. full story <http://www.persecution.com/topStory_pastorBikeStateDept.html> 


Belarus – Protestant Bishop Deported


Ukrainian founder of largest charismatic church deported because of religious activity. full story <http://www.persecution.com/topStory_belarusBishopDeported.html> 


Afghanistan – Taliban Kills Christian Aid Worker


Taliban shot and killed Christian aid worker as she walked to work. full story <http://www.persecution.com/topstory_afghanistanWorkerKilled.html> 


Media


Video - Underground Reality <http://www.persecution.com/media_undergroundReality.html> 


See what happens when eight ordinary teens set out on a mission to meet the underground church in Vietnam. watch <http://www.persecution.com/media_undergroundReality.html> 


Today's Survey


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Recent News


CHINA - Prominent House Church Leader's Sons Assaulted by Chinese Police


Pastor Bike's sons severely beaten by Public Security Bureau officers. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_pastorBikeSonAttack.html> 


India – More than 70,000 Christians displaced in Orissa


VOM sources report more than 70,000 believers have been displaced in Orissa state attacks. full  <http://www.persecution.com/recent_indiaOrissaPersecution.html> story


Iraq – Seven Christians Killed in Mosul, Iraq


Iraqi police report seven Christians have been killed in Mosul so far this month. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_iraqChristiansKilled.html> 


Two Iranian Christians Released from Prison


Christians imprisoned in Shiraz, Iran, since May have been released. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_twoIranianBelievers.html> 


International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: November 9


BARTLESVILLE –The Voice of the Martyrs is calling on Christians worldwide to set aside Nov. 9, to pray for Christians around the world living daily under the threat of persecution as a part of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP). full  <http://www.persecution.com/recent_IDOP2008.html> story


Christian Family Attacked and Three Killed


Three members of a Christian family killed after a neighbor blames them for his daughter’s stomach ailment. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_familyAttacked.html> 


North Korea - Christian Persecution Expected to Continue


VOM contacts expect persecution to continue despite reports North Korea’s dictator, Kim Jong Il might be ill. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_northKoreaSituationPTN.html> 


INDIA – Violence against Christians Escalating in Orissa State


Outbreaks of violence against Christians escalating as homes, churches are burned in Orissa state. full  <http://www.persecution.com/recent_indiaOrissaState.html> story


Prominent House Church leader Released from Prison


Chinese Pastor Zhang "Bike" Mingxuan, wife and co-worker released. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_pastorBikeRelease.html> 


Petition to Free Senior House Church Leader Launched


VOM and China Aid Launch Petition Drive to Free Pastor Zhang "Bike" Mingxuan. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_freePastorBike.html> 


Saudi Arabia – Saudi Man Killed Daughter for Converting to Christianity


Father cuts his daughter’s tongue and burns her Christian conversion. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_saudiFatherKilling.html> 


Olympic Persecution: China Confiscates Bibles


Customs officials confiscated 315 Chinese Bibles from a Vision Beyond Borders team on Sunday, August 17, 2008. The Bibles were hidden in the group’s suitcases. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_olympics.html> 


ERITREA – Students Imprisoned in Shipping Container, Bibles Burned


Eight Students imprisoned in shipping container after protesting bibles being burned. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_eritreaShipping.html> 


VOM and Charisma Magazine Discuss Persecution in China


VOM and Charisma Magazine Host Webcast to Discuss the Olympics, China, and Christian Persecution. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_telecast.html> 


President Bush Receives VOM Olympic Prayer Band


Add one more China Olympic Prayer Band to the 500,000 given by VOM supporters to raise awareness of persecuted Christians. Just 24 hours ago, President George Bush received a prayer bracelet from Bob Fu, president of China Aid Association. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_presBush.html> 


The Voice of the Martyrs’ website attacked


On July 24, VOM’s Web site was deliberately attacked forcing us to take the site offline temporarily. Our network engineers say the attack originated outside the United States. We have to believe the intent was to silence the online voice of the persecuted church. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_siteAttack.html> 


ERITREA – Christian Woman Dies in Prison


On July 23, an Eritrean Christian woman, Azieb Simon, died of malaria in the Wi’a Military Training Center after being imprisoned and tortured for months. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_eritrea.html> 


INDIA – Christians Attacked by Hindu Extremists


KARNATAKA - On July 13, Hindu extremists disrupted a morning worship service at the Full Gospel Assembly Church in the village of Harapanahalli Taluk, Davangere district. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_india.html> 


AZERBAIJAN – UPDATE: Court Hearing Held for Pastor


On July 22, a court hearing was held for Pastor Shabanov after he was arrested for possession of an illegal weapon. Pastor Shabanov's family insists the gun was planted by police. full  <http://www.persecution.com/recent_azerbaijan.html> story


Christians Abducted at Gunpoint by Muslim Extremists


PAKISTAN – On June 21, 16 Christians were abducted by Muslim extremists when they gathered to pray in Academy Town, Peshawar, Pakistan. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_gunpoint.html> 


Christians Remain Strong and Resolute Despite Muslims Closing Church


INDONESIA – Recently, Muslims closed a church in Jatimula, Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia and blocked Christians from entering and holding services. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_resolute.html> 


VOM’s Bibles Unbound Program Expanding


In case you have not visited VOM’s Bibles Unbound Web site recently, I wanted to highlight the new Covert Operations. A covert operation provides a unique opportunity to provide New Testaments into closed or hostile areas where mailing Bibles is not possible. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_bu.html> 


Pastor Assaulted by Hindu Extremist


On July 20, Pastor Abraham was assaulted by Hindu extremists in Haveri district, Karnataka state, India. full  <http://www.persecution.com/recent_pastorAssualted.html> story


Nearly Half A Million Olympic Prayer Bracelets Ordered!


Nearly 500,000 Olympic Prayer Bands have been requested to date. The Voice of the Martyrs is processing the orders as fast as possible. We are so thankful for the tremendous support from Christians in the USA who are willing to pray for their persecuted brothers and sisters in China during the Olympics. full story <http://www.persecution.com/recent_500kbands.html> 


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