If it is so that our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, then He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods nor worship the golden image which you have set up. (Daniel 3:17-18)
While Islam is recognised as the religion of the Federation, the Federal Constitution provides for the freedom of religion. However, this freedom is beginning to be restricted. From the banning of the Alkitab and the usage of the word ‘Allah’ to the burning of churches and removal of statues and crosses from missionary schools, Christian religious liberty is being seriously threatened. Currently, there is an acute lack of Alkitab in East Malaysia. Many are deprived of the scriptures because of the ban. Despite attempts by certain quarters to provoke and intimidate the Church, Malaysian Christians showed great composure and calmness. This saved the situation from getting out of hand.
Prayer Points:
- All religious restrictions and harassment to end
- Religious bans such as those on the Alkitab and the usage of ‘Allah’ to be lifted
- Aborigines to be given the rights to construct their own church buildings
- Christians to remain strong and prayerful in the midst of harassment.
- Religious liberty as stated in the Sabah 20 points and Sarawak 18 points agreement on be honored and upheld
- Apostasy laws and rehabilitation centers not to be enforced
- Printing and import of Alkitab and other Christian bahasa literature to be allowed
Prayer Shield - for our elders, pastors and leaders
Leaders’ personal life: Adequate finances
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