Dr. Augustin Sam'an is a researcher specializing in Christian apologetics and comparative religions. The believer operates a YouTube channel through which he responds to anti-Christian narratives commonly circulating in Egypt. Earlier this month, Dr. Augustin was arrested and charged with "contempt of Islam" in connection with the content he had been sharing online. The Christian apologist was subsequently detained for 15 days pending the authorities' investigation.
Blasphemy charges are not uncommon in Egypt, and Christians are often disproportionately targeted. The country's blasphemy law has been described as "a sword used solely to protect Islam and Muslims." For more details about Christian persecution in Egypt, and to access previously published reports, visit VOMCanada.com/Egypt.htm.
- Ask the Lord to mightily intervene in Dr. Augustin's case – leading to the dismissal of all charges against this accused believer – so that truth and justice will ultimately prevail.
- Please intercede on behalf of Egypt's legal and governing officials when praying for fairness and integrity to be upheld within the country, in hopes they will rightly respond to the Holy Spirit's prompting to ensure justice is made available to all citizens, regardless of their faith.
- Lift up our Christian brothers and sisters in Egypt who are faithfully sharing the message of the Gospel in the midst of a challenging environment, praying that they will receive God's divine protection, wisdom, discernment and spiritual strength.
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