The respected anti-persecution ministry Open Doors has released its annual "Top Ten Violence List of countries in which Christians have experienced the most violent incidents for their faith in Jesus Christ."
Nigeria, thanks to be vicious actions of the Islamist "Boko Haram" group, ranks first on the list. The others, in order, are: Syria, Egypt, Central African Republic (CAR), Mexico, Pakistan, Colombia, India, Kenya and Iraq. For a complete country summary of the Top 10 Violence List, click here.
Today, FRC President Tony Perkins and a host of FRC staffers went to the White House to call on President Obama to work for the release of Meriam Ibrahim from a fetid Sudanese prison, in which she is being held with her toddler son and newborn daughter. Her crime? Her refusal to jettison her lifelong Christian faith. FRC joined 40 other groups in calling on the President at least to make a public statement of support for this woman, who is married to an American citizen and whose children arguably are thus themselves American citizens. Meriam and her little ones should be released -- now -- and the U.S. government should take the lead in making this happen.
You can read Tony's remarks and learn more about this tragic situation here.
