Free to be a Christian
It's a blessing to pray and worship in many Western countries
Celebrating the Fourth of July is always fun, but it’s important to remember our freedoms. As a teacher, I always shared the five freedoms of the First Amendment with my students: speech, press, peacefully assembling, right to petition government for grievances, and religion.
That last one is not least important, to be sure.
Around the world, people are prevented from practicing their religion, and in many countries, that religion is Christianity. According to World Population Review, the 5 countries where Christians are most persecuted are: North Korea, Somalia, Libya, Eritrea and Yemen.
The fact that you and I can pray openly and worship in our churches is a blessing. I thank God for my freedoms, and I pray that these countries will become safer for Christians.
Remember this while you light your sparklers and enjoy your hot dogs. Celebrate, but pray for our sisters and brothers around the world.
Your sister in Christ,
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