With all of the changes happening in the Middle East, one of the stories that has been overlooked in the media is the persecution of the Coptic Christians in Egypt.
Article Even though many people might not know what is happening, I came across this letter written by one of the Christians in Egypt.
Dear Friends,
Thank you for sharing our difficult time.
We are passing through a dark tunnel of violence, feeling grieve of death and injustice. The light of forgiveness is shining with a painful love. Trying to bring forgiveness and justice together is a big struggle, but we are committed to the love that never fails.
We are hardly pressed on every side, yet not crushed. We are perplexed but not lost, persecuted but not forsaken, struck down but not destroyed. We do not lose heart and continue to work for justice to be fulfilled. We continue to love and declare forgiveness so the peace of God will overshadow all hearts. We continue to work on the healing and support of the innocent victims. And we continue to pray for the victims, for the offenders and for a better future.
Thank you all for your love, care, words and actions to bring justice and forgiveness together.
Bishop Thomas
They are truly living out Jesus' words to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. May we all have the same attitude as we pray for those who are persecuted for Christ's sake.
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