The Prolonged Agony in Syria
Much like the prophet Habakuk, people in Syria are looking around at the destruction in their country and forming questions about how this could happen. In the past week, mortar shells and rockets have been falling on the city of Homs. Residents are short on food and medical supplies, and unable to leave. Conservative estimates say that over 6,000 people have died during the past year’s unrest. In response to this prolonged agony in Syria, SAT-7 programming is addressing how to cope with and respond to the events taking place.
Current events show Salt of the Earth recently aired an episode about fears of what is before the nation. The show host interviewed Bessam Kamel, a member of the General Secretariat of the Syrian National Council. Mr. Kamel stressed the importance of being part of the solution to the problem. When asked if Syrian Christians were ready to pay the price for freedom, he responded that some had already sacrificed their lives in the past year. He also pointed out that safety is always a priority for religious minorities throughout the whole world, and is a concern for many Syrian Christians.
News broadcasts from other media outlets in the region have shown images of people injured and dying, and many in Syria are seeing it first-hand. A LIVE SAT-7 broadcast of a sermon preached in Egypt speaks to the difficulty of understanding violence from a Christian perspective. Dr. Maher preached:
“The sight of blood is difficult, and I think that the blood, as the Word teaches us… cries out to God from the ground. We are called to beseech God to stop the spilling of blood, so that there will not be killing and victimization of others. And we should not be selfish and forget our brothers [and sisters] in Syria, for they are suffering too… As we pass through these difficult circumstances, we are called to be joyful.”
During a difficult time in a person’s life, SAT-7 aims to transmit a message of comfort and encouragement. Calling people to pray gives them a hope for the future, that with God’s power, it can be better than today.
In the series The Revealer of Secrets, SAT-7 ARABIC is running a report called “Pray for Syria.” It is running similar reports for Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, and Tunisia. The report begins with a background that familiarizes the viewer with basic facts about the country. This leads into a description of Syrian Christians’ role and predicament in society:
“Christians live in a state of silence in the shadow of these circumstances. And as a result of this silence, incorrect concepts of Christianity dominate…. In spite of the spiritual chains and social barriers, the Word of God will continue. We pray for the Syrian people and the Church in Syria, that God will truly draw them near to Himself.”
Written by Melissa Brown
Much like the prophet Habakuk, people in Syria are looking around at the destruction in their country and forming questions about how this could happen. In the past week, mortar shells and rockets have been falling on the city of Homs. Residents are short on food and medical supplies, and unable to leave. Conservative estimates say that over 6,000 people have died during the past year’s unrest. In response to this prolonged agony in Syria, SAT-7 programming is addressing how to cope with and respond to the events taking place.
Current events show Salt of the Earth recently aired an episode about fears of what is before the nation. The show host interviewed Bessam Kamel, a member of the General Secretariat of the Syrian National Council. Mr. Kamel stressed the importance of being part of the solution to the problem. When asked if Syrian Christians were ready to pay the price for freedom, he responded that some had already sacrificed their lives in the past year. He also pointed out that safety is always a priority for religious minorities throughout the whole world, and is a concern for many Syrian Christians.
News broadcasts from other media outlets in the region have shown images of people injured and dying, and many in Syria are seeing it first-hand. A LIVE SAT-7 broadcast of a sermon preached in Egypt speaks to the difficulty of understanding violence from a Christian perspective. Dr. Maher preached:
“The sight of blood is difficult, and I think that the blood, as the Word teaches us… cries out to God from the ground. We are called to beseech God to stop the spilling of blood, so that there will not be killing and victimization of others. And we should not be selfish and forget our brothers [and sisters] in Syria, for they are suffering too… As we pass through these difficult circumstances, we are called to be joyful.”
During a difficult time in a person’s life, SAT-7 aims to transmit a message of comfort and encouragement. Calling people to pray gives them a hope for the future, that with God’s power, it can be better than today.
In the series The Revealer of Secrets, SAT-7 ARABIC is running a report called “Pray for Syria.” It is running similar reports for Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, and Tunisia. The report begins with a background that familiarizes the viewer with basic facts about the country. This leads into a description of Syrian Christians’ role and predicament in society:
“Christians live in a state of silence in the shadow of these circumstances. And as a result of this silence, incorrect concepts of Christianity dominate…. In spite of the spiritual chains and social barriers, the Word of God will continue. We pray for the Syrian people and the Church in Syria, that God will truly draw them near to Himself.”
Written by Melissa Brown
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This gives me a better idea how to pray for
Syria and it’s people.
We are praying in the early mornings for
Syria and the little video shown helps to
picture the country and its needs better.
Thank you!
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