Hungary: Parliament passes restrictive religion law
In a move reminiscent of its Soviet Communist past, Hungary last night passed a restrictive religion law showing that its dictatorial mindset has not yet fully abated. Although Communism officially ended in Hungary over 20 years ago, the Hungarian Parliament Monday night after midnight, procured for the country the title of ‘Worst Religion Law in Europe’, when it adopted its new ‘Law on the Right to Freedom of Conscience and Religion, and on Churches, Religions and Religious Communities'. I am both saddened and disappointed by the adoption of such a draconian law,’ said Joseph K. Grieboski, Founder and Chairman of The Institute on Religion and Public Policy ‘I have known and worked closely with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, most recently on the new constitution, and expected much more from him. The law is a danger to all Hungarian society and a terrible indication of the state of democracy in the country,’ Grieboski said in a media advisory.
Pray: for the Hungarian Parliament that they will reconsider this law. (Job.6:29)
Hungary: Parliament passes restrictive religion law
In a move reminiscent of its Soviet Communist past, Hungary last night passed a restrictive religion law showing that its dictatorial mindset has not yet fully abated. Although Communism officially ended in Hungary over 20 years ago, the Hungarian Parliament Monday night after midnight, procured for the country the title of ‘Worst Religion Law in Europe’, when it adopted its new ‘Law on the Right to Freedom of Conscience and Religion, and on Churches, Religions and Religious Communities'. I am both saddened and disappointed by the adoption of such a draconian law,’ said Joseph K. Grieboski, Founder and Chairman of The Institute on Religion and Public Policy ‘I have known and worked closely with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, most recently on the new constitution, and expected much more from him. The law is a danger to all Hungarian society and a terrible indication of the state of democracy in the country,’ Grieboski said in a media advisory.
Pray: for the Hungarian Parliament that they will reconsider this law. (Job.6:29)
10:10 Campaign Closing Update
The 10:10 Campaign now draws to a close, after two years of prayer, awareness raising, building working relationships and initiating action. The first year saw hundreds of people in the UK and the other countries praying for children accused of being ‘witches’, and praying for all levels of society to take action to put an end to these accusations and abuses. For many people, this was their first insight into the tragic scenario, present throughout the world, of children being called ‘witches’. The first year of the 10:10 Campaign had a significant impact in bringing the issue out into the open, encouraging people to acknowledge the problem, talk about it, and pray for an end to it. Another key result was the emergence of the RILPES network, with a determination from founding members to join forces in tackling the problem in DR Congo. Whilst continuing to pray, the second year moved more specifically into advocacy and action.
The 10:10 Petition enabled us to stand with RILPES in DR Congo, as they presented requests for action to their government—urging a national commitment to safeguarding children. 1,300 signatures were presented at a Public Forum in February, 2011. This was attended by representatives from government, large NGOs and small community organizations, church, local authority, the legal profession, and the media. RILPES is now following up on all the expressions of commitment and suggestions for action made at the Public Forum, and planning the most effective methods for ongoing action in the DR Congo. Action on behalf of children accused of so-called ‘witchcraft’ in Nigeria has continued, and those at the frontline of this work have been encouraged by the sense of support brought about by 10:10. In the UK, a number of church networks have introduced awareness of ‘child witch’ accusations into their child protection training and policies.
So, in summary, the two-year 10:10 Campaign has resulted in prayer, awareness, open discussion, networks and working, relationships, advocacy and the first steps of practical action to change attitudes, laws and procedures concerning the safety and well-being of children. Thank you for all that you have done thus far to help make children less vulnerable to accusation and abuse. But the story doesn’t end there…
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN INTERCESSORS CONFERENCE (ICIC), August 13-17, Chennai, India
As usual, nearly 2,000 children will gather to prayer for the Nations and the coordinators of Children House of Prayer from different cities and nations will also be joining us. Our focus this year will be on training Spiritual Parents. Many countries are desirous to start a Children House of Prayer. We started Saturday night LIVE prayer for Global Day of Prayer in May, 2010. This has been going on continuously for the past 64 weeks. Every Saturday night, children pray and worship from 8-12 p.m. Hundreds of people from all over the world watch and call in to receive prayer from the children. We are able to see the Fire of Revival starting from India pour out to the nations. More than 100 delegates will be attending ICIC from different nations. Many leaders of CHILDREN HOUSE OF PRAYER will be participating. Donna from Canada and John Robb from International Prayer Council will bring the Fire of Love to our Indian children. Please pray that thousands of orphans will receive the Father’s Love.
We need your prayers to raise up 20,000 children intercessors this year.
Blessings,
Pr. Anton and Royalkids
