The tiny number of ethnic Somali Christians practise their faith in secret under extremely dangerous conditions. At least ten Christians, including four teachers, were killed for their faith in 2008 and several others kidnapped and raped. Fighting between Somali Islamic militias and Ethiopian forces reportedly led to increasing hostility towards Christians in some areas. Islam is the official religion; there is no legal provision for religious freedom.

Pray

For an end to the chronic political instability and fighting in this war-torn country
For the handful of believers to grow in a healthy understanding of their faith, and that their freedom to worship will be recognised
For Somali converts who struggle greatly when cast out of their family and clan.

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Christianity in Somalia

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Christianity is a minority religion in Somalia. Most Christians in Somalia belong to the Church of the Nazarene. Likely about a hundred Catholics live in Somalia. There is one diocese for the whole country: The Diocese of Mogadishu. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia (2nd edition), Volume 1, p. 673 the Anglican Church, the Somalia Believers Fellowship, the Somalia Mennonite Mission and the Seventh-day Adventists are present in this country. The Seventh-day Adventists of Somalia belong to the East-Central Africa Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Sheikh Nur Barud stated that all Somali Christians must be killed. Since the U. N. Peacekeeping forces left in 1995, more than 500 Christians in Somalia have been murdered. There are no church buildings in Somalia. Somali Christians are despised. Paramilitary groups in Somalia have engaged in widespread looting of Christian graves. There is a Christian radio Somali Voice of New Life, based in Kenya. Professing Christians face persecution and death.

Christianity in Somalia

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