Christians in many countries are not only persecuted, but openly hunted. In the Middle Belt of Nigeria, for example, asystematic campaign of Islamist violence, kidnapping and genocide are savaging Christian communities at an industrial scale. Secular elites largely shrug off or falsely explain away the atrocities. Those that do notice the bloodshed often feel powerless to offer more than prayers and perhaps some humanitarian support.

Prayers and humanitarian support are indeed desperatelyneeded. But there is another massive need that most never mention, though it is the proverbial elephant in the room: physical security. Persecuted Christians in northern and central Nigeria need to be physically safeguarded from theirheavily armed assailants. So do Christians in Syria, Burma and those living in many other lands.

But physical security cannot be provided them by fellow Christians. At least that’s the conclusion of many Christians today. Guided by pacifism and pietistic impulses, many Christians – including Christian leaders – regard such considerations as taboo. Physical security would requirethe use of power and force, which are themselves verboten themes.

But is the silence and inaction surrounding the physical safety of persecuted Christians truly biblical? Bob of SpeakersCorner joins Andy on the Christian Emergency Podcast to delve into these important topics. Bob is no stranger to wading into contentious issues to try and draw out clarity from confusion. Armed with his insights, Christians canbegin to think more clearly about what is appropriate on this important topic.

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