A Twisted Crown of Thorns ®

Things are precarious in Libya politically and socially. Tense is an understatement to describe the atmosphere. Ironically, like a pregnant woman beginning to feel the labor pangs there is great expectancy in the air. Open doors USA reports:

While a defiant Moammar Gadhafi assured “martyrdom or victory” today [24 Aug 2011] in the battle against the “aggressors” in Libya, Christians in Tripoli met in prayer for the country and the future of Christians throughout the northern African nation.

The Open Doors country coordinator for Libya, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “Every day around noon, a part of the small Christian community gathers to encourage each other.”

Open Doors estimates the number of indigenous Libyan Christians is around 150. However, prior to the start of the revolution, the expatriate Christian community was believed to be approximately 180,000.  Large numbers of migrant workers left Libya after the revolt that started Feb. 15, but a small number of foreign Christians remain in Libya. …Read More!