Mexico: The Rise of Persecution in Chiapas
Persecution of evangelicals in the Mexican state of Chiapas has intensified.At least 17 major incidents have been recorded in the past year. Festivals like the Day of the Dead are customary celebrations in Chiapas . Many villages throughout this southern Mexican state require residents to pay a fee to cover the cost of the events. But many evangelical Christians say the celebrations are nothing more than hedonistic, drunken orgies. They've refused to give of their time and treasure. Some have seen their churches destroyed as a result.
January 21, 2010
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By supporting a field office in Mexico, VOMC is able to serve as a bridge between persecuted Christians residing within the country and fellow believers located in other parts of the world. The office in Mexico, which is prepared to respond to cases of persecution with spiritual support and humanitarian aid, also conducts training sessions for Mexican Christian leaders and teachers.
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Country Information
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 for Mexico
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.
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