Indonesian Christians who fled their home country after suffering religious persecution and found a safe haven in the state of New Hampshire are now in danger of being deported.
The Christian former governor of Jakarta, Indonesia has announced that he is withdrawing his appeal after being sentenced to jail on charges of blasphemy against Islam.
Indonesia took a huge leap backwards in its reputation as a moderate Islamic democracy today when a court sentenced the Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, to two years in prison for “blaspheming” the Koran.
Evangelist Franklin Graham has asked the Christian community to pray for the Christian governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, who is currently on trial for blasphemy against Islam.