The growth and development of the church in Afghanistan, despite Taliban repression and threats
Churches in Afghanistan are growing and expanding, despite Taliban repression and threats.
Christians in Afghanistan face mortal danger, which is why any religious activity, worship, evangelism, prayer, etc., is carried out in secret, and the Taliban must not be aware of these activities because the result of being a Christian in Afghanistan is imprisonment or death.
"Whenever there is instability created by Taliban leaders, humanitarian needs increase," says Greg Kelly of Unknown Nations. "We need to find ways to support Christian organizations operating in Afghanistan. This is an effective way to reach the hearts of Afghans. When the gospel begins to grow in a community, it multiplies itself. But in Afghanistan, the Taliban are very unpredictable in their treatment of Christians. This behavior, combined with their intense hostility to the West, has created a dangerous environment at all levels of society."
He considered Afghanistan to be on a par with North Korea due to the lack of access to educational services or the difficulty of this issue, adding: "Taliban agents usually look for those who have converted from Islam to Christianity, although they do not have a proper understanding of the Holy Spirit and the work of God, but they know that finding a Christian usually indicates the presence of more people in the area. Despite all these difficulties and dangers, Afghan believers are willing to take risks to access the Bible and Christian teachings. Their perseverance is reminiscent of the spirit of the early church."
The organization "Unknown Nations," which supports Afghan refugees, especially Afghan Christians, emphasized that the greatest need of the Afghan church is spiritual education and leadership training. Greg Kelly said: "The Internet is a powerful tool that is used in effective ways, but then there is a need for face-to-face participation. When Afghans come to know Jesus, their only desire is to share his message, even if it means risking their lives."
