by Addi Giovanna | Dec 6, 2023 | Bloggers, E-book, VOC Blog
Christians are called to be as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves (Matt. 10:7). We are called to love our enemies and be peacemakers. We are taught not to resist an evil person but to turn the other cheek. But what happens when evil starts threatening our...
by Addi Giovanna | Oct 13, 2023 | Bloggers, E-book, VOC Blog
Persecution, whether of Christians or of people of other religions, is not always a purely religious matter— dare I say it is rarely a purely religious matter. Greed for money and power are often hidden but causative factors for atrocities committed in the name of...
by Addi Giovanna | Oct 1, 2023 | Bloggers, E-book, VOC Blog
Squeeze Pt. 2 In the previous part of “Squeeze,” we read the testimony of a young man who had to leave his home due to the persecution he faced. Undoubtedly, all that Christians in a similar situation face up to that point is dreadful. However, leaving...
by Addi Giovanna | Aug 2, 2023 | Bloggers, E-book, VOC Blog
Part 1— Savio Persecution can be differentiated based on characteristics such as demographics, levels of severity and outreach, and so forth. OpenDoorsUk “distinguishes between two main expressions of persecution: ‘squeeze’ and ‘smash’. ‘Smash’ is relatively...
by Addi Giovanna | Jul 7, 2023 | Bloggers, E-book, VOC Blog
There is no doubt that persecution against Christians exists. In a world with continuously increasing turmoil, ever-present feelings of disgust and hatred towards Christians abound. According to Christianity Today, “Every day, 13 Christians worldwide are killed...
