Pray for Every Nation: Armenia, Austria, and Azerbaijan

This series is based on the Radical Experiment by David Platt. You can find more information about my decision to join here. If you would like to participate, please let me know with a comment or email and feel free to grab the button on my sidebar. I hope this journey will enrich your prayer life as much as it does mine!
 
Armenia

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• Most of the population worships through the Armenian Church; less than 5% are Evangelical Christians.
• Armenia's constitution allows for religious freedom, but some restrictions are placed on the religious minorities.

Prayer: Evangelical Christians may be permitted more religious freedom.
 
Austria

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• 66% of the population is Roman Catholic, 4.2% are Muslims, 3.9% are Protestants, 2.2% Eastern Orthodox, and others less than 1%.
• The government generally respects religious freedom, but rates of suicide, abortion, and alcoholism are continually increasing. 

Prayer: Christian believers may have an impact on those suffering through despair.

Azerbaijan

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• 96% of the population is Muslim.
• Must be registered to practice religion, but authorities often deny registration to religious minorities, including Baptists and several non-denominational Protestant groups.
• Those groups not registered face accusations of worshiping illegally and are arrested.

Prayer: Christians may have a hedge of safety around them as they proclaim the gospel and worship together.