They tend to drift towards extremist politics, identifying with other antagonistic groups. Illiteracy continues to be a major problem in Turkish Kurdistan. Today, most Alevica Kurd villages do not even have primary schools. It is, therefore, not surprising to find that so few of their young people go to college. The Kurdish language has been banned since 1925, and the publication of books and magazines in Kurdish is also still illegal.
Persecution is common at the local level and in everyday life.
Harassment, intimidation, arrest, and torture are common events for the Alevica Kurd. With the rise of Muslim fundamentalism in 1989 and the increase in persecution, many of them left Turkey and fled to England. As an outcast, despised people, the Alevica Kurd need to be shown the love of Jesus in practical ways. Perhaps Christian educators will have open doors to reach these needy people with the message of salvation. Prayer Points Ask the Lord to soften the hearts of the Alevica Kurd so that they will be receptive to the Gospel.