Systematic Persecution of Christians in Burma: A Call to Action

The Crisis in Burma

• 💔 Christians in Myanmar (Burma) are facing severe persecution under military rule, with churches bombed and pastors arrested since the 2021 coup.
• 🏠 Approximately 5 million people have been displaced, living in jungles or moving place to place, with many children facing a "lost generation" status.
• 🆘 Over 21 million people in Burma are in great need of humanitarian assistance.

Military's Motives and Tactics

• 💰 The military junta targets Christians and ethnic minorities, viewing Christianity as a "foreign religion" and treating believers as second-class citizens.
• ⛏️ Natural resources like red earth and minerals are exploited by the military to fund their weapons and attacks on churches and villages.
• 🚫 The military aims to oppress the population into surrender, using religious sites like churches, mosques, and monasteries to inflict pain and suffering.

Resilience and Faith Amidst Persecution

• ✨ Despite destruction and suffering, many Christians in Burma hold onto hope and faith, viewing freedom as a gift from God.
• 📚 The lack of basic services like schools, healthcare, and teachers in Christian villages is a deliberate tactic to keep communities uneducated and oppressed.
• ✊ Believers are actively standing up for their faith and freedom, understanding their responsibility to defend these values in the Indo-Pacific region.

International Call to Action

• 🇺🇸 Dr. Sasa urges the international community, particularly the United States, to implement the Burma Act to support faith and freedom.
• 🚫 Key actions requested include cutting off weapons, financing, and legitimacy to the military regime.
• 🕊️ Supporting religious freedom and democracy in Burma is seen as crucial for a better world for everyone, especially given Burma's strategic location bordering China and India.