Why Pray for a Terrorist
or a Sponsor of Terrorism
The Christian Response
Where is the Christian response to terrorism? If the struggle against violence done in the name of Islam is primarily spiritual, then defeating it requires a spiritual response.
This site features FBI and State Department identified terrorists and terrorism sponsors.
Overcoming Fear
Terrorism inspires fear. According to Jesus, the antidote to fear is love. When we hate, we are reactive victims. When we love, we have the initiative.
Love for country helps soldiers to risk their lives. Love for children enables parents to discipline them without being intimidated. Love for us took Jesus to the cross. Love for enemies will give courage to face, overcome, and transform them and the environment that breeds them.
Historical Precedent
Historically, Stephen was the first fatality in terrorism directed against Jesus' followers. As Stephen died from stoning, he prayed, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." Later, Paul, who had supervised Stephen's stoning, met Jesus in a vision and repented.
Can we pray today like Stephen prayed then? Would Paul have repented if Stephen hadn't prayed?
Do Something
Adopt a terrorist for prayer and register to be tabulated in this spiritual initiative against violence that is sponsored and perpetrated by people who think that they are following God.
Through this web based movement, you can simultaneously pray:
- Privately, in accordance with Matthew 6:5-6
- Corporately, in accordance with Matthew 18:19
- Specifically, in accordance with John 14:13
- Persistently, in accordance with Luke 18:1
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