Evangelical Christians are forced out of their homes and communities. Churches are destroyed. Christians are beaten, but why? Why is there such intense anger and hostility against these followers of Jesus in Chiapas State? A team from the Voice of the Martyrs Canada went to Chiapas State to try and answer those questions.
May 20, 2010
Length: 8:53
From the Voice of the Martyrs Canada
Population
130,207,371 (July 2021 est.)
Ethnicity (%)
Mestizo (Amerindian-Spanish) (62), Predominantly Amerindian (21), Amerindian (7), other (10)
Religion (%)
Roman Catholic/Syncretism (78) Evangelical (11.2) unaffiliated (10.6)
Leader
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (2018)
Government type
Federal presidential republic
Legal system
Civil law system with US constitutional law influence; judicial review of legislative acts
Source: CIA World Factbook
Pray that the Christians residing within these regions will exemplify the grace of God toward those who oppose them. May these believers be further strengthened and encouraged to continue faithfully sharing the Gospel and demonstrating the love of Jesus. Ask the Lord to abundantly bless and multiply their efforts, resulting in a great harvest of lasting spiritual fruit in the lives of those within their communities and beyond – impacting the nation of Mexico as a whole.