Five on trial in Turkey Christian workers’ slayings
Posted by Robert Jimenez on November 28, 2007
Turkey (MNN) — Five men accused of murdering three Christian workers went to trial in central Turkey last week. At stake is Turkey’s willingness to tackle persecution. Voice of the Martyrs Canada’s Glenn Penner explains: “If the killers are allowed to simply get away with lesser charges, or it’s seen that these murders were somehow justified on the basis that these Christians were involved in missionary activity, then Turkish Christians are certainly going to feel that they’re not equal members of society, and that their religious activities are going to continue to be under threat.” Trial resumes January 14. Pray for opportunities for Christians in Turkey to share the truth of Christ. “The church is continuing to move forward, and Christians are continuing to witness. But, of course, it does cause some anxiety. There have been a number of attacks on evangelicals in the last two years and they’re wanting to know, ‘Will our government stand up for us? Will they defend us? Or will they allow us to be shot, killed and attacked with impunity?’”
