Paragraph 1: Abed, 19, lives on the East African coast, a region where Christian communities face pressure related to their faith. Since relocating with his family, he has faced taunts and discrimination at school for following Jesus. Before the move, he actively attended a local church and stayed in close touch with Christian friends; after the move, he encountered an environment with less social support.
Paragraph 2: Most classmates and teachers follow another religion, leading to frequent questioning and discomfort about his faith. In one incident, a teacher mocked him in front of the class and expelled him for not renouncing his Christian beliefs, causing public humiliation.
Paragraph 3: Despite the hardship and isolation, Abed remains steadfast in his faith, finding encouragement in Matthew 28:20, which states that Jesus will be with His followers always, to the end of the age. He says that although it is difficult, he does not feel abandoned by God and continues to trust Him as he faces daily challenges.
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