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15th March 2009 |
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Pray for Laos
Laos has a population of just under 7 million with approx 25 people per sq km. 60% are Buddhist, 30% Traditional Ethnic and about 2% are Christian along with many other minority groups. The Church has grown despite restrictions and persecution.
Independent from France in 1954. Lao and Vietnamese Communist forces were in complete control by 1975. There is a history of anti-government guerrilla activity in the northwest which has increased since 1998. Communist persecution of Christians was especially harsh between 1975 and 1978. Restrictions eased after that time, though the churches are still seen as potentially subversive, and are watched. Buddhism is regaining some of its old influence. In the late 1990s persecution significantly increased and the government is intent on the complete elimination of any Christian presence in the country. There are nearly 1.5 million mobile phones, Australia has more than 22 million mobiles.
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There are 21 languages for which there is a definite need for Bible translation teams and possibly a further 17 languages will need them. Pray for the effective use of all available tools in speeding up the process of making God’s Word available. | |