As the Taliban continues its restriction on the people of Afghanistan, research shows that only 0.1% of people in the region admit to being a Christian, which is likely due to Afghanistan being ranked as one of the top countries in the world for Christian persecution. Historically, the Taliban has severely persecuted believers in Christ, even to the point, as one source states, of killing Christians for having a Bible app on their phone.
The light of Christ shines the brightest in the darkest places of the world and even with such heavy persecution in the region, the people in Afghanistan are hungry for the hope of the Gospel, and we are dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through our programs.
We have recently announced that our local radio broadcast “Window of Love,” will also be available in the Pashto language, in addition to Dari; the two primary languages in that particular region. The program has the potential to reach more than 4.6 million listeners in Pashto alone, not to mention the native speakers in neighboring countries; plus the over 9 million Dari listeners.
The Pashtun people are also considered a Frontier Unreached People Group which means that less than 1% are Christians and essentially have no chance of hearing the Gospel from people within their own community. This is why the radio programs are such an important tool to carry the Gospel into these remote communities, as it allows them to hear the Good News of Jesus in the heart language they were born to speak.
Thank you for your continued prayer for those under persecution in Afghanistan. If you want to learn more about what we do you can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or read more on our site! The Tide appreciates your continued support.