Ethiopia: Watch A Church Actually Being Bombed
Full Gospel church building was bombed during a worship service in the city of Jijiga in eastern Ethiopia. Hundreds of Christians were present at the time of the attack but none of the believers were seriously injured. The roof of the building was damaged during the blast. Local Christians suspect that the bombers were Muslim militants; several violent attacks on Christians have occurred in Jijiga where ninety-nine percent of the population is Muslim. Thankfully no one was injured and the church resumed their service later that day!
January 01, 2010
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Country Information
Designation
Persecuted
Population
110,871,031 (July 2021 est.)
Ethnicity (%)
Oromo (35.8), Amara (24.1), Somali (7.2), Tigray (5.7), Sidama (4.1), Gamo-Goffa-Dawuro (2.8), Gurage (2.8), Welaita (2.3), Afar (2.2), Other (13)
Religion (%)
Ethiopian Orthodox (43.8), Muslim (31.3), Protestant (22.8), Catholic (0.7), traditional (.6), other (0.8)
Leader
President Sahle-Work Zewde (2018)
Government type
Federal parliamentary republic
Legal system
Civil law system
Source: CIA World Factbook
Pray for Ethiopia
Ask the Lord to direct Ethiopia's governmental leaders as they continue to work toward solutions to the ongoing religious tensions in the country. While this is taking place, pray that His people will not become weary in doing what is right. Rather, may they be further strengthened and encouraged to boldly proclaim the Gospel, overcoming hatred with the powerful love of Christ.
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