Yazidis

[puddleglum]

Most people know that the Islamic State is persecuting Christians and many Christians have had to flee for their lives. But Christians aren't the only ones being persecuted. Here is a report from AP about a minority group called Yazidis who are also being given the choice between conversion to Islam and death.

Islamic extremists shot scores of Yazidi men to death in Iraq, lining them up in small groups and opening fire with assault rifles before abducting their wives and children, according to an eyewitness, government officials and people who live in the area.

The Yazidis are a centuries-old religious minority viewed as apostates by the Islamic State, which has claimed mass killings of its opponents in Syria and Iraq, often posting grisly photos online.

Many are praying for the Christians in the Islamic State. We need to also pray for the Yazidis and other religious minorities who are facing the same dangers the Christians are. They are in even greater danger than the Christians. A Christian who is killed by the militants will spend eternity in Heaven; a non Christian who is killed faces God's judgment. We should pray not only for their physical safety but that they will have the opportunity to hear the gospel and receive eternal life.

[Wissing]

[Replying to theophilus40]

Also that the deaths of the martyrs not be in vain - that their faith may be an inspiration to non-Christians and Christians alike, both in the region and abroad.

Prayer said.

[puddleglum]

[Replying to post 2 by Wissing]

Amen!