Story number 5 for 28 Aug 2001

(Malaysia)–And,Compass Direct News reports that a Christian community center in Malaysia was set ablaze by suspected Muslim extremists. Since the fire, the congregation has been meeting in homes for services, and other outreach has been significantly hampered. Church members are demoralized by the destruction of their building. While church leaders say the attack on the center was isolated, some fear this could become more frequent if Islamic fundamentalism is allowed to grow unchecked.