Todd Nettleton, spokesman for Voice of the Martyrs USA, says the blasphemy law is often misused by Muslims to settle personal scores with Christians. Even unproven allegations can prompt a violent public response.

We've been following the recent developments with the young Down Syndrome teen Rimsha Masih who was recently arrested for blasphemy and put in jail for allegedly burning pages of the Koran.

India (MNN) ? As if being terrorized by Hindu extremists and watching their homes burn to the ground wasn't enough, believers are still waiting for justice and compensation after four years. Voice of the Martyrs Canada says 10,000 believers are still homeless after radicals destroyed over 5,000 homes and hundreds of church buildings throughout late 2008 and early 2009.

A few days ago our Be-A-Voice-Network sent out an email update about Asia Bibi and I wanted to share it with you in case you are not yet a member of our Be-A-Voice-Network. Signing up for the Be-A-Voice-Network is very easy, please click here and sign up today.

A young, physically-handicapped Christian girl accused of blasphemy waits to hear her fate in a high security prison in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Rimsha Masih, a poor girl from a low caste family of Christian sweepers, was accused of burning pages containing Quranic verses. When rumors of the incident spread, hundreds of Muslim protestors surrounded a police station on Aug. 16 and demanded Rimsha face prosecution under Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy laws.

What's happening in North Korea is cultivation of an image. "He's doing that in his hair style, he's doing that in his clothing. For us, looking on from the outside, we don't necessarily think that immediately; but to the people of North Korea who ultimately are his audience, they would see that instantly."

This weeks Persecution Podcast is now available to listen to and it will encourage you, if you listen. I hope you take the time to listen. Todd, Dory, and David share prayer updates for the countries of Nepal, Pakistan, Laos, and Israel. As you listen, please pray and share the show with others.