Persecuted Christians

When I read stories such as “Beatings, threats to Christians continue in India,” “State in India modifies anti-conversion law” and “Angry Muslim mob attacks church in Indonesia” in the Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 issues of The Alabama Baptist — not to mention the religious intolerance reports from countries such as Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China and elsewhere — I begin to wonder if America is becoming a bit too accommodating in our trade and diplomatic policies. 

I also begin to wonder what more we as Christians can do to stem the tide of anti-Christian bias. We can continue to send missionaries, when possible, to these trouble spots; provide financial assistance; and pray. 

All of this is good, but maybe Christians can also send a message to the intolerant countries and the companies doing business there. Items produced in lands that have a problem with Christians can be returned to the shelf and the clothing rack. Too much of an inconvenience and totally ineffective you say? Well just think about your brothers and sisters in Christ who are being beaten, arrested, tortured, murdered and having their churches demolished by the providers of these goods. A boycott of products from these governments is the least we can do.

Lon Pearson
Decatur, Ala.