Prayer for All Lands: Zoroastrianism

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

‘Thousands of people lost their lives in the civil war and a million lost their homes or had to move. Pray that the government would tackle the poverty of over half the population and be able to maintain peace’
“90% of the population are Muslims, but few actually live out an Islamic faith in their lives. Pray that they would have opportunities to discover Jesus.”

Full Name: Kingdom of Belgium
Government Type: Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Leader(s): Albert II (king); Yves Leterme (acting prime minister)
Population: 10,431,477 (2010 est.)
People Groups: 43
Religions:

Roman Catholics> 75% (7,823,608)
Other (including Islam, Protestant Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Non-religious, Buddhism, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism)> 25% (2,607,869)

“Belgium is a divided nation; the Flemish [in the north] and Walloon [in the south] areas have a long history of rivalry. Pray that leaders in Belgium can work towards a more united Belgium.”
“There is freedom of religion in Belgium and the culture has been strongly influenced by the Catholic Church. However, Belgium is one of the most spiritually needy countries in Europe.”
“Pray for the leadership of the church in Belgium. There is a lack of Belgian pastors and priests, especially in the northern Flemish area. Less than half of the leaders in the Flemish churches are from that area. The average age of their priests is 64! Pray for new life in the church and for many Belgians to be called into leadership in the church.”
“NATO and the European Union have their headquarters in Brussels. Pray for this strategic city, where decisions are made that influence across Europe and around the world.”

Christianity (including Roman Catholics, Anglicans, & Protestants> 71.6% (43,757,055)
Non-religious or Unspecified> 23.1% (14,117,150)
Islam> 2.7% (1,650,057)
Other (including Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, & Spiritism)> 1.6% (977,811)
Hinduism> 1% (611,132)

“Britain’s suicide and teenage pregnancy rates are among the highest in Europe.”
“In the last 200 years Britain has made a unique contribution to world mission. Now Britain is the country in need of missionaries!” (Up to five people groups are still unreached.)
“Britain is becoming more multicultural. Pray that Christians can reach out to the needs of Britain’s growing ethnic minorities.”
“Pray for peace in Northern Ireland. Pray that both Protestant and Catholic Christians can demonstrate God’s forgiveness and reconciliation in their communities.”

Roman Catholics> 73.6% (6,042,767)
Non-religious> 12% (985,234)
Protestants> 4.7% (385,883)
Islam> 4.2% (344,832)
Other (including Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism)> 3.5% (287,360)
Unspecified> 2% (164,206)

‘Austria has some of the highest suicide, abortion and alcoholism rates in Europe. Pray that people will turn to King Jesus to meet their deepest needs.’
“Over the years people have flooded to settle in Austria from the east, particularly from the former Yugoslavia. 7% of people living in Austria are from another country. . . . Pray that the church can reach out to Austria’s immigrant population and refugees.”