Ten Bold Believers Stories from 2008

Each day through the end of the year, I will be posting one of the top 10 “Bold Believers” stories of 2008, as reported by the Voice of the Martyrs Kids of Courage.

4. ID Card Hassles

Dina is a 14-year-old Christian who lives in Egypt. “She loves Jesus so much,” said her father, Peter. When Dina is 16, she will be required to get an official ID card like other youth in Egypt. The card will tell her religion. Dina’s card will say she is a Muslim, unless her father can get their cards changed.

Peter was born a Muslim, so his ID card says “Muslim” on it. Peter went to court to try to change his card after he became a Christian. Few Christians in Egypt have tried to change their cards. Those who try to leave Islam are often persecuted in Egypt and other Muslim countries.
The children of Muslims are considered Muslims even if they become Christians. Dina has been forced to take classes on Islam at school like Muslim students have to do. It will be difficult for her to marry a Christian someday if she is officially a Muslim. Dina and Peter hope Christians will pray for them while they continue their fight in court. (Sources include: Compass Direct and Daily News Egypt)

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