05/13/2012

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.  “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—  “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

[Ephesians 6:1-3]

Libya

• Population: 6.5 million

• Mostly Muslim (97%)

– 2.6% Christian

– 0.3% Evangelical

• Evangelical growth: 5%

• Restrictions on Christians:

– No Bible in Libyan Arabic

– Other religious literature is restricted

– Only one house of worship allowed per denomination per city

– Evangelism is forbidden

– Christians are persecuted

More info, such as prayer list & prayer video for Libya