Christians lose homes, land and families in 'the mad country' - 11 May 2005
More than 3 million people count themselves among the internally displaced in Colombia, Christian Solidarity Worldwide says. Many have lost their homes, their land, and even close members of their families as different armed groups wage war across the country.
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In some cases, entire Christian communities have been forced off their land and are living in poverty because of their refusal to collaborate with the armed groups. |
..there are reasons for hope in Colombia.... |
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Right now, an unknown number of pastors in the cities and in the countryside
are living under the threat of death to them and loved ones because
they refuse to pay protection money to the armed groups out of church funds.
At the same time, there are reasons for hope in Colombia. Church leaders
across the country are coming together and seeking ways to transform their
country through prayer initiatives, social and humanitarian development
projects and advocacy.
You can unite in prayer with Colombia's Christians in 2 ways. Firstly by advertising and attending CSW's London prayer event which takes place on 21 May 2005 at the All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street, London W1 from 10am - 4pm. We hope to have speakers from CSW as well as from other organizations to lead prayer.
Secondly, we would like to encourage you to hold your own meeting to pray
for the people of Colombia. Resources and information are available by
calling (UK) 020 8942 8810 or email [email protected]
are living under the threat of death to them and loved ones because
they refuse to pay protection money to the armed groups out of church funds.
At the same time, there are reasons for hope in Colombia. Church leaders
across the country are coming together and seeking ways to transform their
country through prayer initiatives, social and humanitarian development
projects and advocacy.
You can unite in prayer with Colombia's Christians in 2 ways. Firstly by advertising and attending CSW's London prayer event which takes place on 21 May 2005 at the All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street, London W1 from 10am - 4pm. We hope to have speakers from CSW as well as from other organizations to lead prayer.
Secondly, we would like to encourage you to hold your own meeting to pray
for the people of Colombia. Resources and information are available by
calling (UK) 020 8942 8810 or email [email protected]
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Operation World facts about Colombia:
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