In regions where Islam gains ground, tragic instances of Christian killings occur.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been shaken by a horrific massacre, with over 100 Christians killed in the villages of Ntoyo and Potodu. The attacks, perpetrated by the Islamic terrorist organization Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), have left the community paralyzed by terror and prompted a global outcry.
Churches in the West must awaken to the reality that Christians in the DRC face. Churches have been turned into mass graves, farmers cut down in their fields, and children kidnapped and indoctrinated under the black flag of jihad. The world's silence on the ongoing violence against Christians in the DRC is deafening, with many coffins lining the dirt roads of Ntoyo and Potodu.
The massacre in Ntoyo took place during a funeral service, where 70 worshippers were hacked to death. The very next day, the ADF struck again in Potodu, murdering at least 30 Christian farmers. Survivors of the attacks have fled to nearby towns, and churches are struggling to care for the wounded and displaced.
The ADF's methods mirror those of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, including burning villages, slaughtering the faithful, and enslaving captives. Open Doors, a group that monitors persecution, has condemned the massacre, stating that the ADF has been free to wreak havoc for too long. The organization considers the attacks not 'banditry' or 'ethnic violence,' but rather 'jihad,' a war on Christians.
Reverend Mbula Samaki and Father Paluku Nzalamingi have recounted the massacre in Ntoyo, describing the scene as one of carnage and terror. Reverend Alili of the Njiapanda Baptist Church has stated that Christians are disoriented and afraid to stay in churches due to the fear of being attacked and massacred. Pastors on the ground in Potodu believe the true toll is higher, as many remain missing.
The ADF is an Islamic terrorist organization sworn to establish a caliphate in Central Africa, with allegiance to the so-called Islamic State. The martyrs of Congo call out for the world to listen, speak, and act, rather than letting their blood be spilled in vain while the world looks away.
As the international community grapples with this tragedy, the people of the DRC await justice and protection. The attacks in Ntoyo and Potodu serve as a grim reminder of the ongoing persecution faced by Christians worldwide, and a call to action for those who seek to uphold human rights and religious freedom.
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