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Uganda is a majority-Christian nation with many active churches. However, Uganda’s history has made it particularly vulnerable to the influence of Islam. During the 1970s, Uganda was ruled by the dictator Idi Amin, who was inspired by Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to join the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and to begin Islamization of the country. Many of Amin’s policies continue to influence society and government today. Uganda’s parliament has passed Islamic banking laws, which favor Islamic projects. Arab countries also continue to invest significant resources into furthering Muslim interests in the country. Radical Islam’s influence has grown steadily, and many Christians within the majority-Muslim border regions are facing severe persecution, especially those who convert from Islam. Despite the risks, many churches in Uganda have responded by reaching out to their neighbors; many churches are training leaders how to share the gospel with Muslims and care for those who are persecuted after they become Christians.
Major Religion:
84 percent of Ugandans are Christians, and 14 percent are Muslims.
Persecutor:
Local Islamists persecute Christians, especially along the eastern, southwestern and northern borders, where radicals have been steadily encroaching.
What It Means To Follow Christ In Uganda:
Christian converts from Islam face pressure from family members and harassment in Muslim communities. Several young people who converted to Christianity have been severely beaten and injured by their parents or community members. Pastors and churches have been attacked, and some converts have been killed after their faith became known. The children of families who leave Islam are no longer welcome at school. In some areas, local laws are passed to limit the spread of Christianity or seize church land.
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Prayer Requests:
- Pray for Ugandan Christians who suffer severe persecution. Converts from Islam receive especially harsh treatment.
- Praise God for churches in Uganda that reach out to their neighbors and share the gospel with Muslims.
- Pray that new Christians who suffer persecution will be identified and cared for by the body of Christ.
- Pray for several young Christians who were injured in beatings by their parents or community after turning to Christ.
- Pray that pastors and church members who have been attacked will experience God’s love and provision.