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As the government of Algeria fights al-Qaeda insurgents, a spiritual battle is also being fought.
Muslims are coming to Christ there as never before, mostly in mountain villages among Berber ethnic groups."The church is still growing fast; I have no doubt about it. The TV has a tremendous impact on the lives of the people there–especially Arabic language stations where for the first time many Algerians of course watch and see and hear Muslim converts who are preaching, who are teaching and telling them stories and also getting some facts about Islam and their faith in the Koran," Algerian pastor Youssef Ourahmane said.
Christianity existed in Algeria long before Islam, but disappeared in the 12th century. Today, Islam is the dominant faith, but Christianity is making a comeback.
Evangelisation of Muslims is illegal but Christians are having so much success that Muslim imams are agitating for a more stringent law.
Their pressure has already led to a new, tougher law: a hefty fine and imprisonment for those found guilty of shaking the faith of a Muslim. The law has yet to be implemented.
Christian leaders say no human law can stop the power of God.
h/t: Assist News Service
This is wonderful news; blessings on these heroic saints for Christ. But, I expect heads will soon roll. The ‘Religion of Peace’ does not tolerate apostates or those who convert Muslims.
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That is so true, terrence. A Catholic priest in Algeria has been sentenced to a year in jail for leading a prayer service at a private home.