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Multimedia ministry SAT-7 provides real-time prayer,
counseling for those asking 'Why, God?'
MOROCCO QUAKE: SURVIVORS ASK 'WHY, GOD?:' Many earthquake
survivors in Morocco are turning to social media and satellite television for
spiritual support in the aftermath of the disaster, as they ask 'Why, God?' says
faith-based broadcaster SAT-7 (www.sat7usa.org).
NEWS PROVIDED BY
SAT-7
Sept. 12, 2023
EASTON, Md., Sept. 12, 2023 /Christian
Newswire/ -- Earthquake survivors in Morocco are turning to social media and
satellite television for spiritual support in the aftermath of the disaster that
has killed more than 2,900 people.
Many people living in Morocco — a highly-religious nation where Christians are
often isolated and cannot meet openly in public — are "struggling to understand
why God allows such disasters to take place," said Rex Rogers, president of
Christian broadcaster SAT-7 USA (www.sat7usa.org).
"Right now, they're desperate to find peace and answers amid the chaos and
devastation," he added.
In the wake of last Friday's massive quake that leveled entire villages in
Morocco's Atlas mountain range, Middle East-based SAT-7 is broadcasting
Arabic-language Christian programs into Morocco via satellite and social media
channels, offering real-time prayer and emotional support.
Moroccans are not permitted to go to church, so local Christians practice their
faith alone or in small groups that meet in homes. For these isolated believers,
broadcasts featuring Christian hope and encouragement in their local Arabic
language and the opportunity to chat with other believers on social media are a
spiritual lifeline.
"We will be highlighting the needs of people who’ve lost everything and have
nowhere to stay, and our viewers will continue to pray for the Moroccan people
in the days and weeks ahead," Rogers said.
'We're Overwhelmed'
"We're all overwhelmed by the terrifying scenes of death and chaos
around us," said a local producer with the media ministry that broadcasts Bible
content and educational programs in local languages across North Africa and the
Middle East.
Its round-the-clock Arabic channel is broadcasting live programs, including one
called "You Are Not Alone," featuring interviews with quake survivors. A special
program will feature the stories of Moroccan women.
Christians in Algeria, Türkiye Join in Prayers
Christians in neighboring Algeria as well as Türkiye (formerly Turkey), where a
massive earthquake earlier this year killed nearly 60,000 people, are sharing
messages and prayers for Morocco on the ministry's social media channels.
UK-based SAT-7 worker Chris Beddoes was in Marrakech, 44 miles from the
epicenter, when the quake hit.
"We felt a huge rumble and the hotel started shaking violently from side to
side," he said. "We managed to get to a stairwell, avoiding the debris. It's
terrible to see the death toll rising.
"We're praying for all viewers to know the comfort of Jesus at this time."
Launched in 1996, SAT-7 USA (www.sat7usa.org)
-- with its international headquarters in Cyprus -- broadcasts Christian and
educational satellite television and online programs in the Middle East and
North Africa. Its mission is to make the gospel available to everyone, and
support the church in its life, work and witness for Jesus Christ. SAT-7
broadcasts 24/7 in Arabic, Farsi (Persian), Dari, and Turkish, using multiple
satellite channels and online services.
SOURCE SAT-7
CONTACT: Nicole Ponder, 321-586-2332,
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