

It’s unclear what impact recent demonstrations will have on Christians in Egypt who complain that the government has not done enough to protect them. In one of the latest attacks an off-duty policeman boarded a train and went from car to car shooting those he identified as Christians, killing at least one man and injuring four women. A Christian leader said, ‘We wonder if Christians will continue to be safe riding trains or walking in the streets, but we are happy that God has placed us here and we believe He will use this time to bring many souls to Him'. Egyptian Christians are also praying for appropriate, swift justice for crimes against them. Last Saturday a man responsible for killing six Christians a year ago was sentenced to death for first degree murder an ‘intimidating citizens’ and it is hoped the severity of that sentence will encourage judges to appropriately address violence against Christians. Last week Egypt's President said, ‘slow justice’ breeds bitterness. Pray: that the bereaved, wounded and traumatised will know God’s comfort and healing and the justice system would apply appropriate investigations. (Mic.6:8)
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