The Türkish government has been sending many foreign Christians out of the country, saying they are a threat to national security. Since 2020, more than 200 Christian workers and their families, about 350 people, have been forced to leave. Many of these people have lived in Türkiye for a long time and have done nothing wrong. This has hurt local churches because many pastors are among those expelled. Christian schools cannot get legal status, and Bible teaching is not allowed, while Islamic schools continue without problems. Some churches have lost their places to meet, and there have been attacks and threats against Christians. A group called ADF International is helping many Christians fight these expulsions in court. People like Mr. Wiest, who lived in Türkiye for over thirty years, are now banned without clear reasons. This situation makes it hard for Christians to live peacefully and practice their faith in Türkiye.

Pray for more religious tolerance in Türkiye. Pray for the peaceful coexistence of people from different faiths in the nation. Pray for divine protection upon all Christians in the country (The Holy Bible, Isaiah 32:18).

Pray for freedom of religion, freedom of Worship in Türkiye. Pray for the Türkish government to stop forcing the Christians to leave the country in the name of ‘national security.’ Pray for justice to prevail for the Christians facing forced evacuation (The Holy Bible, Exodus 23:2).

News Source: Christian Today, Christian Post

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