———————————————————————– Missions Insider Report by Christian Aid October 2, 2002 Vol. 3 No. 39 Visit our website at http://www.christianaid.org ———————————————————————– John Lindner, Editor

Lao Christians Face Cruel Torments

Christians in Laos are facing cruel forms of physical and psychological torments as authorities try to wipe out Christianity.

A confidential source told Christian Aid this week that since the new religious laws came out in July, Lao authorities are using new forms of persecution against the churches in Laos. These methods are called “forced labor” and “community vocal shame.”

In the forced labor penalty, Christians are taken to an area far away to perform hard labor without pay on a harsh project for an extended period of time. They are told if they deny Christ, they can be returned to their home village and will not be taken away again.

Concerning community vocal shame, a believer is put in front of a large crowd of people in the village. Then, one by one, the villagers shout shameful words of abuse at the believers.

Please pray that God would sustain believers in this type of persecution. To learn more about ministry in Laos, write and put MI-339 730-CFL on the subject line.

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