Myanmar: Christians Tortured, Oppressed and Attacked
Myanmar: Christians Tortured, Oppressed and Attacked
Buddhism is strongly entrenched in the Burmese majority; only about five percent of Christians in Burma are converts from Buddhism. Christian sites and graveyards are frequently demolished and replaced with pagodas, often using Christians as forced labour. Christians have been raped, tortured and murdered. In the midst of persecution Christians are advancing God's Kingdom!
January 01 2010
Length: 8:33
Release International
- Current Ministry Projects
VOMC partners with a seminary in Myanmar which is committed to teaching foundational Biblical truths and practical ministry opportunities to ensuring that students are well-equipped and prepared for Christian ministry.
Project Funds: Relief and Development, Equipping the Saints
- Country Information
Population
57,970,293 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Burman (68), Shan (9), Karen (7), Rakhine (4), Chinese (3), Indian (2), Mon (2), Other (5)Religion (%)
Buddhism (87.9), Christianity (6.2), Islam (4.3), other (1.6)Leader
Prime Minister Min Aund Hlaing (2021)Government type
Military regimeLegal system
Mixed legal system of English common lawSource: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for Myanmar
Pray that the newly elected civilian government will respect the religious freedoms of all its citizens – including the followers of Jesus. Ask God to prove Himself victorious over the longstanding abuses in Burma, and to demonstrate His transforming power by bringing many more to salvation. May He bless and multiply the evangelistic efforts of the seminary students and graduates, granting them divine appointments with people who are silently yearning for the truth of the Gospel.
