Open Doors President: Christians in West Need to ‘Stand in the Gap’ Like First Responders following 9/11

Moeller Available for Interviews on Persecution of Millions Of Christians as 10th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks Approaches

OPEN DOORS USA
Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director
Phone: 616-915-4117
Email: JerryD@odusa.org
Website: www.OpenDoorsUSA.org

ADVISORY

SANTA ANA, CA (ANS) -- Almost 10 years ago the United States was changed forever after the 9/11 Muslim terrorist attacks that killed almost 3,000 people.


On Sunday, Sept. 11, the nation will mourn for the victims of this tragedy and pray for the families, friends and loved ones left behind – many still suffering overwhelming grief.
Dr. Carl Moeller, president/CEO of Open Doors USA and co-author of a new book “The Privilege of Persecution” (Moody Publishers), says for many American Christians “9/11 is the dividing line between naive ignorance of the suffering world and an enlightened, informed understanding of just how brutal suffering can be. Deep suffering afflicts a majority of the people in the world. Many suffer simply because they follow Jesus.

“9/11 is a horrible, vivid memory still in the minds of most of us. But the fact is terrorists and governments are targeting Christians and other minorities every day of the year in countries such as North Korea, Nigeria and Pakistan. The physical, emotional and psychological toll is mounting. Christians in the West need to stand in the gap just like the first responders – heroic firemen, policemen and others – rescued hundreds of 9/11 victims.”
Moeller says one way to support more than 100 million persecuted believers in some of the most dangerous countries in the world is to join the One With Them campaign. One With Them is a call for action to unite with persecuted believers by wearing special black wristbands and encouraging others to pray for suffering believers. A worldwide event called the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church will be observed in the U.S. on Sunday, Nov. 13. For more information, visit www.OneWithThem.com.

To set up an interview with Dr. Moeller, contact Jerry Dykstra at 616-915-4117 or email jerryd@odusa.org.
An estimated 100 million Christians worldwide suffer interrogation, arrest and even death for their faith in Christ, with millions more facing discrimination and alienation. Open Doors supports and strengthens believers in the world's most dangerous areas through Bible and Christian literature distribution, leadership training and assistance, Christian community development, prayer and presence ministry and advocacy on behalf of suffering believers. To partner with Open Doors USA, call toll free at 888-5-BIBLE-5 (888-524-2535) or visit our Website at www.OpenDoorsUSA.org.