Gift 2: Stand up for the rights of persecuted believers

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Christians – primarily men – are falsely accused of committing crimes or insulting the majority religion. This form of persecution knows no age limits. Christians also face being denied citizenship, denied custody of their children, denied the ability to marry a Christian spouse or kicked out of their communities all because they follow Jesus.

Thankfully, a Gift of Hope to stand up for the rights of persecuted believers equips Christians to fight such injustices.

When believers were kicked out of their community in Mexico for their faith, Open Doors was able to assist them with legal help. “Thanks to your prayers and support, Open Doors has been able to hire lawyers to fight for the rights of these believers,” said an Open Doors worker in Mexico.

Through your gift today, you can stand up for the rights of persecuted believers by providing them with Biblical training on their legal rights, equipping church leaders to help their persecuted members or providing them with support in legal cases.

R480 could provide one believer with Biblical training on their legal rights to religious freedom.
R830 could equip one church leader with legal knowledge to help their persecuted church members.
R1 145 could provide one church with financial and legal support in legal cases.

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