Persecution

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October 31, 2018

Christians are being persecuted around the world right now. In China, India, Ukraine and many more places, we must be aware of the fact that this is happening. You can get more at http://apologiastudios.com. Be sure to like, share, and comment on this video. #ApologiaStudios You can partner with us by signing up for All Access. When you do you make everything we do possible and you also get our TV show, After Show, and Apologia Academy. In our Academy you can take a course on Christian apologetics and learn how to witness to Mormons. Follow us on social media here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApologiaStudios/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/apologiastudios?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apologiastudios/?hl=en

00:00: The Christian Post reports that Russian -backed rebels are shutting down Protestant churches in Ukraine.
00:06: The rebels have demanded that many churches register with their rebel governments, while denying the petitions of many of these churches from registering at all.
00:15: These armed men are entering church services, threatening Christians, destroying property, and even stealing computers and other items from the churches.
00:22: This news of persecution comes in the midst of ongoing persecution of Chinese churches who have faced similar hurdles and obstacles from their government, prompting
00:31: Chinese Christian leaders to write a statement in support of religious freedom. U .S.
00:36: Rep. Chris Smith said this about the situation in China, If you don't comport with the Communist Party principle about everything you do to the ideology of Xi Jinping, you are going to be arrested, you are going to be tortured, and in many cases, you are going to be killed.
00:53: While many in Western countries enjoy the freedom to worship, many around the world remain in oppression and persecution, and some even face death for their beliefs.
01:02: We should not take these matters lightly nor let them pass out of our minds. Jesus reminded us in the book of John that if they persecute me, they will also persecute you.
01:11: We as Christians ought to be in constant prayer for our brothers and sisters around the world, remembering that only the restraining hand of God keeps this persecution from touching us.
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