(International)–We begin today’s newscast under the glaring scrutiny of war in the Middle East. The troubles between Israel and Palestine are beginning to have ripple effects in other Muslim-populated countries. Christian Aid Mission’s John Lindner says the hostilities may be a challenge for those serving in missions outreach. “Muslims view the U-S war on terrorism as an attack of a Christian nation on a Muslim nation. Muslims also look upon at Christians as being typically pro-Zionist, and therefore, they look upon evangelicals in their own country as being pro-Zionist, when they may not necessarily be.” Lindner says for those who are sharing the peace of Christ, there is a need for encouragement. “We need to pray that believers there will be able to distinguish themselves from the pro-Zionists, and that they will be able to maintain the spirit of Christ; that they are there as servants to the community, and many of them are, they’re reaching out to the poor and needy.”
