Neither Bomb Nor Bullet
Andrew Boyd
- 19 juli 2019
- 9780857218438
Samenvatting:
In the tense stand-off between the Christian south and the Muslim north in Nigeria, Archbishop Ben is on the front line.
Benjamin Kwashi is the archbishop they just couldn't kill. Three times, the terrorists tried. Each time, they failed to take his life, crush his faith or dampen his joy. Neither bomb nor bullet can silence this turbulent priest who courageously continues to speak truth to power: Ben Kwashi has been described as one of the most influential Christians alive. His home is on the frontline of faith in Nigeria. Here, Boko Haram and heavily armed Fulani militants are fighting to create a hard-line Islamic state. They've killed thousands and driven millions from their homes. A brutal assault on his wife, Gloria, drove him to his knees - to forgive and find the strength to press on. They have turned their home into an orphanage and its grounds into a zoo. The challenge of Ben Kwashi's message - to live joyfully for the Gospel even in the face of terror - has never been so timely. Heart-wrenching and humorous, his story will inspire you to live your life - and your faith - to the full. ...What would you do if killers came to your door?
In the warzone that Nigeria has become, Archbishop Ben Kwashi has survived three assassination attempts. A brutal assault on his wife, Gloria, drove him to his knees - to forgive and find the strength to press on. Islamist militants have Nigeria in their sights. These are the terrorists who kidnapped hundreds of Christian schoolgirls - who have vowed to turn Africa's most populous nation into a hard-line Islamic state. Their plan is to drive the Christian minority from the north by kidnapping, bombing and attacking churches. Plateau State is on the frontline. But holding that line against Boko Haram, and standing firm for the Gospel, is Ben Kwashi, the Anglican Archbishop of Jos. In Jos, churches have been turned into fortresses and Archbishop Ben now conducts more funerals than weddings and baptisms put together. Yet his faith grows ever more vibrant. He has adopted scores of orphans who live in his home, including many who are HIV positive. And the challenge of his message - to live for the Gospel even in the face of terror - has never been so timely.