Saudi Man Killed Daughter for Converting to Christianity

SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Man Killed Daughter for Converting to ChristianityRecently, a Saudi member of the religious police cut his daughter’s tongue off and burned her to death for converting to Christianity. The father, who works for the Commission for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, killed his daughter following a debate on religion, according to a Web story by the United Emirates-based GulfNews.com.

Media organizations in Saudi Arabia are reporting that the victim wrote a blog under the name “Rania” a few days before her murder. According to Gulfnews.com, the victim wrote that her life became an ordeal after family members grew suspicious about her following a religious discussion with them. She said her brother found some Christian articles written by her, as well as a cross sign on her computer screen. Since then, he started to insult her and blamed the Internet for pushing her to change her religion, Gulfnews.com reported.

“Our contacts have told us of new Christians simply disappearing when their families learned of their conversion,” said Todd Nettleton, Director of Media Development for The Voice of the Martyrs, “but now even Arab media outlets confirm the violent response of radical Muslims to Christianity. We pray that someday this man will come to know Christ, and find forgiveness for ending his daughter’s life. Our hope is that someday he will see his daughter again, in heaven.”

The Voice of the Martyrs supports the evangelism efforts of Christians in Saudi Arabia, despite the great cost.

“We call on Christians everywhere to pray for believers facing intense persecution in Saudi Arabia because of their faith,” said Nettleton. “Pray God will encourage them and give them boldness to stand up for Christ.”