May 20, 2015 | Ancestral Worship, Idols, Religion
PRAY FOR VIETNAM A CULTURE OF IDOLS Idols and altars abound throughout the country of Vietnam. Small bowls filled with food and burning incense sit outside the entrance to most restaurants. Larger shrines with photos of deceased ancestors and their daily offerings are...
May 19, 2015 | Muong People, People Groups, Unreached
PRAY FOR VIETNAM THE MUONG PEOPLE The Muong are animistic, worshipping numerous spirits, including the spirits of their ancestors, local heroes, the village, and the land. Out of more than 1.6 million Muong people, only a small number are believers; however, church...
May 18, 2015 | Family, Social Issues, Story, Suicide, Women
PRAY FOR VIETNAM SUICIDE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE Lien* quietly rolls up the mat she slept on and steps over her husband and children who are still sleeping. It’s 4:30 am, and like every day, Lien must prepare a meal before she goes to the fields for work at 5:30. She...
May 17, 2015 | Ancestral Worship, Animism, Religion
PRAY FOR VIETNAM SPIRITS ALL AROUND Throughout Vietnam, the fear and worship of spirits grips the hearts of many. Mirrors or strips of cloth above doorways ward off evil spirits. Sacrifices and rituals invite the spirits of trees, houses, harvests, etc. to bless the...
May 16, 2015 | City, Family, Work
PRAY FOR VIETNAM THE FACTORY WORKER For many people, living in large cities is a necessary inconvenience. Factory workers often live and work in large cities in Vietnam without their families, who stay behind in their villages. Workers spend long hours for a paycheck...
