Religious tensions continue to escalate on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia where armed Muslim militants blockaded a road in Poso on October 1 and stopped a bus. They forced five passengers from the bus and stabbed an unidentified Christian man. Police arrived before there were any further injuries. The victim was admitted to hospital with serious stab injuries to his back.
That same day, two small bombs were detonated in Poso, causing no significant damage or injuries. A mob also burned a partially constructed church building on the island.
It is believed that these attacks may be attempts by militant Muslim factions to further stir up religious tensions between the Muslim and Christian communities.
Pray that peace and love will dominate the lives of Christians in Sulawesi (Colossians 3:14-15, Galatians 5:22,23). Pray that those who have lost their church building will know that they have "better and lasting possessions" (Hebrews 10:36, 37).
For more information on the difficulties facing Christians in Indonesia, click here.
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