CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE: Mike Burnard - Syria's Elections & Modern Martyrdom
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In this segment, Mike uses the recent All Blacks rugby loss as an analogy for the church's need to adapt to shifting global momentum, specifically pointing to the ongoing elections in Syria. He emphasizes Syria's profound biblical significance as the land of Paul's conversion and the home of the oldest known church, framing it as a critical region for Christian missions.
Mike explains that Syria, along with Lebanon and Egypt, contains 84% of all Christians in the Arab world, making its stability crucial for peace in the Middle East. He highlights the devastating decline of Syria's Christian population from 2 million to 300,000 due to war and shares powerful testimonies of modern "heroes of faith," like a couple who refused to leave their home even when it became an ISIS headquarters.
Mike explains that Syria, along with Lebanon and Egypt, contains 84% of all Christians in the Arab world, making its stability crucial for peace in the Middle East. He highlights the devastating decline of Syria's Christian population from 2 million to 300,000 due to war and shares powerful testimonies of modern "heroes of faith," like a couple who refused to leave their home even when it became an ISIS headquarters.
