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Most American Christians think persecution is something that happens only in far-off places. Many don’t realize that Christians in Mexico\u2014right next door\u2014can face persecution. In Chiapas, Zapatista rebels pressure those who choose to follow Jesus to renounce their faith in Christ and return to the traditional religion and superstitions of the area. Christians are kicked out of their homes and villages, left with nothing. “Ivan” oversees VOM’s ministry to these bold believers, and this week he shares about meeting with them and how God continues to work in spite of the persecution they face.<\/p>\n

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Most American Christians think persecution is something that happens only in far-off places. Many don’t realize that Christians in Mexico\u2014right next door\u2014can face persecution. In Chiapas, Zapatista rebels pressure those who choose to follow Jesus to renounce their faith in Christ and return to the traditional religion and superstitions of the area. 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