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Thank you God the Father: Pastor Released from Prison
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2008-06-16 12:51:22, 조회 : 2,510 |
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Pastor Released from Prison
May 1, 2008
INDONESIA – On April 27, Pastor Abraham Bentar was released from prison. According to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts in Indonesia, “Pastor Bentar was released two days ago, because he had served two-thirds of his sentence, so he could be paroled.”
VOM rejoices with Pastor Bentar’s family on his release. The Voice of the Martyrs featured Pastor Bentar on the Christian prisoner Web site, www.prisoneralert.com. According to VOM contacts,”Pastor Bentar’s wife received more than 10,000 letters and photographs from families around the world who were praying for them. The family is thankful for the support they received and rejoice in the pastor’s release.”
On March 9, 2006 Pastor Bentar was visiting relatives in West Java when he was attacked by a group of Muslims who beat him severely. They rolled over his van and helped themselves to its contents, including the new clothing merchandise. As the melee continued they were joined by other Muslims and began shouting, “Burn him!” They set fire to his van before police arrived just in time to rescue him.
Originally, he was detained in the Tasikmalaya police station for security reasons, but was later charged with blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad. At his trial he was sentenced to 4 1/2 years and then transferred to the local prison in Tasikmalaya.
The Voice of the Martyrs encourages American Christians to continue praying for protection and wisdom for Pastor Bentar as he returns home to his family and congregation.
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