Nothing that a bit of “dialogue” won’t fix, eh, Pope Frank?
“Terrorists Shut Down 70 Churches in Nigeria; Priest Released,” Morning Star News, July 8, 2024:
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Terrorist attacks have forced a denomination to close 70 churches in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, and in the country’s northwest, a kidnapped a priest was released on Sunday (July 7), sources said.
The Rev. Amos Mohzo, president of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), told Christian Daily International-Morning Star News that attacks by Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists have forced 70 congregations in Plateau state’s Mangu and Bokkos counties to stop services in the past two years.The Christmas attacks last December directly affected COCIN congregations, he said.
“Our members were killed, people were killed, people lost their houses, many traumatized, and we couldn’t do anything,” Pastor Mohzo said. “We were stranded, but we had to face the challenge, and Christmas was celebrated by displaced Christians in Internally Displaced People’s (IDPs) camps in spite of the tragedy.”
In the Mangu area, attacks forced at least 40 COCIN congregations to close, he said.
“Most of these members of our church were displaced, and many of them are living in camps outside their communities,” Pastor Mohzo said. “Most of these Christians have been moving here and there trying to survive or find succor.”
In the Bokkos area, the denomination lost “about 30” congregations, he said.
“All our worship church buildings in these communities were burned down by the terrorists,” Pastor Mohzo said. “Internally Displaced Christians from these communities are still living in camps outside their communities. And even now, most of them who are farmers are unable to go to their farms.”…
somehistory says
This will continue until Christ puts an end to it; and an end to it, will be done.
I hope this preacher knew/knows that persecution was foretold….by Jesus, many times…and that he helps what is left of his congregation to understand this and to know endurance and faith will be rewarded. For those slaughtered, Jesus promised a resurrection.
OldBrummie says
You will wait a long time for Christ to put an end to this violence. The Christians need weapons, not prayers.
somehistory says
It isn’t the place of non-Christians to tell Christians how to live, what to do and to interfere with the instructions and commandments of Jesus Christ.
Jesus said to pray, so I’ll keep doing so because He is my Savior, Lord and Redeemer.
I don’t listen to humans when it comes to my worship and faith.
Scotsman48 says
When the wee Popey fella living behind his massive Wall built to keep out the islamic warriors centuries ago heard about this going on in Nigeria against his ”Flock” he was heard to say………….
OLD GUY says
Coming to a neighborhood near you soon. Lead by Islam the destroyer of freedom and modern life, unless you’re at the top of its leadership.
James Lincoln says
Crickets from dope Francis – as well as the fake Biden regime.
gravenimage says
Nigeria: Muslims shut down 70 churches
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And of course Nigerian authorities will do nothing about this oppressive barbarism.
Ray Jarman says
So true Gravenimage for Bola Tinubu is typical APC diabolical crony and having been the governor of Lagos State says it all.
gravenimage says
Grimly true, Ray,
“Tinubu, state governors allow violent extremists to attack Christians, others: Report”
https://gazettengr.com/tinubu-state-governors-allow-violent-extremists-to-attack-christians-others-report/#:~:text=President%20Bola%20Tinubu%20and%20state,International%20Religious%20Freedom%20(USCIRF).
Of course, he is Muslim.
Ray Jarman says
Thanks for the article. I just read it and a few other articles which were very informative. I would suggest to others here at JW to read this article as well.
gravenimage says
Agreed, Ray.