Nevertheless, the Prince warned that there is a real threat to believers living there. Not only Christians, however, are under the gun once ISIS takes over an area. So are other minority groups.
For centuries, he went on to say, there has largely been a peaceable co-existence among the various religious groups that live there. ISIS has changed all that and has caused minority groups to have to flee for their lives.
While others are targeted, the Prince also said this for a report about persecuted groups: Christians are "the most persecuted religious minority" in the world. Religious freedom in the Middle East is quickly being eroded away.
Note: For those who truly believe in Christ alone for salvation, this isn't surprising if you know your Bible. End-time persecution is to be expected, and those who are being persecuted strongly certainly need our prayers and the grace of God.
It reminds us that the time is short - and so is the time to labor for Him. People need to hear the simple message of the Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ. Thank God that He still saves those who call on Him today: "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 10:13).
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/uks-prince-charles-warns-persecution-christians-222155328.html
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Keywords: Christians, Prince Charles, warning, persecution, Gospel, religious freedom, Middle East