When one speaks publicly against that which is wrong,
it can be expected that sooner or later those who profit from
the wrong will try to stop the voice of truth.
In predominantly Christian countries of mainly Latin-America
and Africa we have publicly decried the corruption of the
churches. Although so many people were thrilled to hear
someone speak the truth about these matters, we were also
regularly maligned by religious people.
In quite a few cities the police tried to stop us with varying
show of force and insistence. At times they gave up after
discussion. The crowd would sometimes defend us, other times the listening people quickly and fearfully dispersed. In quite a few cities we were taken to the police station. After intense discussion with the chief we were let go to either continue speaking or to move to a different location.
In Zambia finally the envious religious leadership caused us to be put into prison.
It was an important part of our learning to suffer this type of religious persecution and it marked the end of our time when the main focus of our message was on the corruption of Christianity.
As we continue to publicly expose and decry injustice and wrong, we expect to suffer further persecution. We depend on God for wisdom and courage.
it can be expected that sooner or later those who profit from
the wrong will try to stop the voice of truth.
In predominantly Christian countries of mainly Latin-America
and Africa we have publicly decried the corruption of the
churches. Although so many people were thrilled to hear
someone speak the truth about these matters, we were also
regularly maligned by religious people.
In quite a few cities the police tried to stop us with varying
show of force and insistence. At times they gave up after
discussion. The crowd would sometimes defend us, other times the listening people quickly and fearfully dispersed. In quite a few cities we were taken to the police station. After intense discussion with the chief we were let go to either continue speaking or to move to a different location.
In Zambia finally the envious religious leadership caused us to be put into prison.
It was an important part of our learning to suffer this type of religious persecution and it marked the end of our time when the main focus of our message was on the corruption of Christianity.
As we continue to publicly expose and decry injustice and wrong, we expect to suffer further persecution. We depend on God for wisdom and courage.
Persecution for our Message