They hate you because of me - It's been learned that four Christians arrested last year during November and December for holding worship services in a House Church have been sentenced by the Vietnamese government to 26 to 36 months of prison.
The offence cited is "disturbing public order."
AsiaNews.it reports:
The four are: Ly Chin Sang, age 60, a Christian since 1991, sentenced to 36 months. His wife is Giang Thi Ca and they have a 19-year-old son living at home. Ly Sin Quang, 28, son of Ly Chin Sang, above, has also been a Christian since 1991. He and his wife, Vang Thi Da, have four young children. [No length of sentence given]. Vang Chin Sang, age 56, sentenced to 36 months and a Christian since 1999, is married to Ma Thi Pang. They have a 13-year-old son at home. Vang My Ly, age 24, has been a Christian since 1991. He was sentenced to 26 months. His wife is named Ma Thi Di and the couple has three small children. Letters from the families describe the prisoners’ hardships and make an urgent appeal for help, especially on behalf of the young children.
The Great Separation continues.
