In 2019, we commemorated significant anniversaries in modern history. On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, ushering in a new era in Europe where democracy, freedom of belief and market economy took hold i Eastern Europe.
Wallss fall gives hope, as atheist dictatorships collapsed one by one, largely without bloodshed - and the church played a crucial role, especially in Poland, the Czech Republic, the GDR and Romania. KThe grates had in the Eastern Bloc imprisoned for the sake of their faith, had to often meet in secret and had not access to good positions. Before that, it had been unthinkable that the brutal communist dictatorships would collapse - that Christianstalkers could Change course.
The fall of the Berlin Wall also marked a turning point in the work of the Danish Mission to Europe, as it was no longer necessary to make the Danish public aware of violations of religious freedom in Eastern Europe and smuggle Bibles to the region.
In the 1990s, the work was oriented towards the Muslim world, especially Central Asia. I At the same time, in Iran, Muslims began to look to the Christian faith for answers in greater and greater numbers. It seems that the revival has only increased in strength Towards 40 yearsdays for the revolution of February 11 this year. Church growth is paradoxical as it has taken place under severe persecution. Before revolutions was greater freedom, but only An estimated 500 Muslims was converted to the Christian faith, while the figure in These years can be up to half a million according to PhD. Duane Miller in a scientific article in Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion. The It seems that many Iranians are frustrated with priesthood and instead turn their spiritual thirst towards Jesus and learns His love.
Unlike the dictatorships in the East, the clerical regime still has a firm grip on power, but the ayatollahs don't have the hearts of Iranians with them.
In Syria, where Islamic State began its rampage five years ago, many people are now seeking the church as God's love in Jesus stands in stark contrast to the brutality of Islamists.
Thank you for your prayers, support and compassion that help make history.
