Turmoil faces Pakistan in the wake of assassination

Pakistan (MNN) -- As we wrap up 2007, here's rundown on some of the stories that had significant impact on the body of Christ around the world. Our top story today comes from Pakistan. The country is in shock after Opposition Leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated December 27. Open Doors supports the evangelical church in Pakistan. Paul Estabrooks of Open Doors says, "I think there's going to be some turmoil for quite some time over this. Of course in the past, Christians have often been the object of anger of the dominantly Muslim society there." Pakistan is not the only country affected. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Mission India's Dave Stravers says Christians in India are bearing the brunt. "Christians are complaining that some of the national officials that do protect them from local Hindu extremists, their attention is diverted, and they're not willing to get involved in another aspect of religious violence because of this fear that Muslim/Hindu animosity might break out in the country."

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