1. Definitions
Persecution – hostility and ill- treatment towards a group of people
Christian Persecution – not allowing Christians to freely practice their religion

2. Christian Persecution in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is made up of 70% Buddhist, 13% Hindu, 10% Muslim, 7% Christian
Christians have been the target of attacks in that country since 2010
Their freedom of religion is at threat from terrorism and government laws trying to restrict their practice
Islamic State is known to be active in the area.

3. Easter Sunday attacks
On Easter Sunday this year three Christian churches and three luxury hotels targeted in three cities in Sri Lanka
At least 321 people died and over 500 were injured
The attack was committed by Islamic State in retaliation for a far-right gunman’s attack on mosques in New Zealand last month
Churches were targeted on Easter Sunday one of the holiest days of the Christian year

6. How would a Christian respond to this attack?
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” – Romans 12:21 “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed” – Genesis 9:6 “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it” – 1 Corinthians 12:26 “Life for a life, eye for an eye” – Exodus 21:23 “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us” – Lord’s Prayer “Blessed are the peacemakers” – Matthew 5:9
How would a Christian respond to this attack?
How do these quotes apply to what happened?
Why would it be difficult for a Christian to follow all of these at the same time?