Open Doors gives voice to the persecuted

The Open Door Youth (ODY) released hip hop single “Comin For Me” to support persecuted Christians across the globe.

The release on November 16, 2010 was in time with ODY’s presentation to the United Nations of their Right to Believe petition. The petition highlights threats to religious liberty and supports Christians who face persecution.

“This is a wonderful opportunity, and a vital message to get out there to young people. Hip Hop is one of the most influential art forms in the world so what better platform? The Bible clearly states that when one part of the body suffers, we all suffer. We want to be a voice for the voiceless,” Jonny Goodchild, Open Doors spokesman, expressed.

ODY has teamed up with Preacher Boy Missions for this effort. Grammy-nominated and award winning producer Steven G.P. Abramsamadu produced the song. A music video has also been produced by Preacher Boy Filmworks and directed by Andy Mundy-Castle.

Singers involved in this effort are (MOBO) and Urban Music Award winners such as Jahaziel, Guvna B, New Direction Crew, E Tizz, McGladius from 29th Chapter, Armor MC, and S.O.

Rapper Jahaziel said that “Meeting with Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan who’ve lost homes, family, and their freedoms for following Jesus is the starkest reminder I have ever experienced of what the Gospel of Jesus means. Their horrific plight inspired me to want to be on this track with other artists to give these people a voice.”

Rapper Jahaziel along with others want to raise awareness and encourage Christians to make a stand and take action against religious persecution.

Eight months ago, in Somalia, 15-year-old Anab Ghelle Hassan was abducted. She was seized by members of Al Shabaab, a controlling Islamic extremist group, because of her family’s conversion from Islam to Christianity.

The said extremist group wants to impose a stern version of Sharia (Islamic Law) and rid Somalia of its Christian community.

Sources: www.opendoorsuk.org www.soulsurvivor.com