Approximately two months after the Islamic State (IS) published a video depicting its members slaughtering 21 Coptic Christians in Libya, on Sunday, April 19, the Islamic jihadi organization released another video of more Christians in Libya being massacred, this time for not paying jizya—extortion money demanded of the “People of the Book” according to Koran 9:29.
Two scenes appear in the 29-minute-long video published by al-Furqan, the Islamic State’s media wing. The first scene consists of a group of Christian Ethiopians dressed all in black, on their knees, with their arms tied behind their backs. Masked IS members stand behind the Ethiopians with rifles aimed at their heads. According to the video, this scene takes place in the city of Fezzan. The Christian captives are called “Worshippers of the cross belonging to the hostile Ethiopian Church.”
The second scene shows more Christian Ethiopians dressed in orange uniforms and standing on the shores of Barqa, the same region where 21 Egyptian Christians were earlier decapitated for refusing to convert to Islam.
Other scenes include the narrator referencing the fatwas of medieval jurist Ibn Taymiyya that proclaim all Christians “infidels.” Then Abu Malik ibn Ans al-Nashwan, apparently one of the group’s leaders, appears saying that “The dealings of the Islamic State with Christians under its authority is according to Allah’s Sharia [Islamic law]. Jizya [tribute] is imposed on those who accept, and war on those who resist.”
The IS spokesman continued by addressing “Christians everywhere”:
We say to Christians everywhere, the Islamic State will expand, with Allah’s permission. And it will reach you even if you are in fortified strongholds. So whoever enters Islam will have security, and whoever accepts the Dhimmah contract will have security. But whoever refuses will see nothing from us but the edge of a spear. The men will be killed and the children will be enslaved, and their wealth will be taken as booty. This is the judgment of Allah and His Messenger.
The final scene is of the Christians in Fezzan being executed by gunfire to the back of their heads and the Christians in Barqa all having their heads carved off.
It is likely that the reason these Christians “resisted” to pay jizya was that they did not have the money—migrant Christian workers in Libya, whether from Egypt or Ethiopia, are about as poor as they get.
And they refused the only other option that could have spared their lives according to Islamic law—renunciation of the Christian Trinity and conversion to Islam.
The narrator continued by saying that IS had “invited” the Christians of Raqqa, Syria to enter Islam, but they refused. So IS demanded of them payment of jizya and they complied and were permitted to live. Next follows a scene depicting Christians in Raqqa—according to the video’s claims—saying how “peaceful” life is under the Islamic State, and that the caliphate does not compel them to do anything except pay jizya.
Whether scripted or not—and odds are on the former—these supposedly “content” Christians are hardly representative of the overwhelming majority of Christians in territories annexed by the Islamic State.
In the summer of 2014, IS issued a statement concerning Christian minorities, saying “We offer them three choices: Islam; the dhimma contract—involving payment of jizya; if they refuse this they will have nothing but the sword.” Hours after this ultimatum was proclaimed, the jihadis began painting the letter “n” on Christian homes in Mosul—in Arabic, Christians are known as “Nasara,” or “Nazarenes”—signaling them out for the slaughter to come and prompting a mass exodus of Christians from the region. Many older and disabled Iraqi Christians, unable to pay the jizya or join the exodus, opted to convert to Islam.
In one instance, three Islamic State members burst into the home of a Christian family, demanding jizya. When the father of the house pleaded that he did not have the money, the intruders raped his wife and daughter in front of him. The man was reportedly so traumatized that he committed suicide.
The new video of the executed Ethiopians shows other scenes and cities under the Islamic State’s jurisdiction, including pictures of churches in Ninevah and Mosul being destroyed purportedly because Christians there did—or could—not pay jizya.
At one point, the same masked narrator appears speaking about the “battle between truth and falsehood”—a reference to Islam’s dichotomized worldview, which certainly did not originate with “ISIS.” For example, during an interview conducted one decade ago, when asked about the status of Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri responded:
Jihad in the path of Allah is greater than any individual or organization. It is a struggle between Truth and Falsehood, until Allah Almighty inherits the earth and those who live in it. Mullah Muhammad Omar and Sheikh Osama bin Laden—may Allah protect them from all evil—are merely two soldiers of Islam in the journey of jihad, while the struggle between Truth [Islam] and Falsehood [non-Islam] transcends time (The Al Qaeda Reader, p.182).
This statement best encapsulates why the slaughter of Christians and other “infidels” will continue—regardless of whether we call the jihad “al-Qaeda,” “ISIS,” “Boko Haram,” “Al Shabaab,” or “Lone Wolf.” Jihadi leaders, ideologues, emirs, sultans, caliphs, even the prophet of Islam himself, have come and gone for nearly 1,400 years—but the jihad rages on.
And, lest Western readers in general, Christians in particular, think this is just happening “over there,” the same narrator, speaking to the West in general, also said—right before the slaughtered and decapitated bodies of the Ethiopian Christians were shown—that “you won’t have safety, even in your dreams, until you embrace Islam.”
Update: The following remarks come from Coptic Christian Bishop Antonios, speaking on behalf of the Ethiopian Church regarding this latest butchery of Christians who refuse to accept Islam:
[W]e continue to look at these events with the eyes of faith. The chain of martyrs has not finished, and will accompany the whole history until the end. Christians do not seek martyrdom, they want to live in peace and joy. But if martyrdom comes, it is comforting to see that it can be accepted with the same peace which was accepted by the Copts who pronounced the name of Christ and they relied on Him as they were being slaughtered. The Church has never complained of martyrdom, but has always celebrated martyrs as those in whom, while they are being killed, the great and consoling victory of Christ shines.
Better the loss of your head than to submit to Islam and lose your soul.
Amen yes You wont even remember your death because you will have eternal life.!
losing one’s head is only a temporary setback…
Losing one’s soul is a permanent loss..
**NEVER** “fix” a temporary problem by using a permanent solution…
allah is no god and muhammad was a homosexual puppet
Whoo amen! a gay puppet and a pervert!
21 Men
21 men martyred for Christ. 21 men just gave their lives
21 men refused to back down. 21 men now wearing a crown
21 men standing for God ,They did not give in no matter the cost
21 men and the witness they gave,
that Jesus is Lord even over the grave
You may kill my body but you can’t touch my soul.
For in Christ I stand with heaven my goal .
So do what you will, but you have not won ,
For I am with God ,and Jesus His Son
Copyright © 2015 John T. Wright
Matthew 10:28 : “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul : but rather fear Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Yes if they converted their spirit is doomed to hell and if they loose their life there spirit is for eternal.
best poem or saying ever wow
I can only hope and pray that when they come for me, I will also choose death rather than renounce Christ.
Have faith and if you ever get into this situation, think about what would happen if you converted into a fake religion and then you burn in hell forever. Idk maybe that would get you thinking the right choice and im so sure JESUS honors those who give their life up for him expecially like this.
Separation from Jesus Christ in the new heavens and earth is bad enough, right?
Oh yeah! totally
But where is the video? The link shows only still images.
Are you saying the pictures aren’t enough for you?
Not if a video is mentioned and there isn’t one.
Really go find similar videos on youtube.
What does this even mean?
means if you dont belive it go look up youtube videos on it you may even find an execution video.
you can watch the full videa from http://www.shoebat.com
Thanks.
All these acts proove that the Bible is true and Satan and his agents will do anything possible for Christians to renounce Christ and go to hell. There are some religions which literally have Satan as God and those religions are first of all and above all against Christianity and they will kill, rape and do anything they can to see the extinction of Bibles and Christians. And for such religions, it is the will of their god (who in reality is Satan) that they should do so.
If u are part of such religions, Jesus still loves u no matter what u may have done in the past even against Christians. U can repent and say Lord Jesus I acknowledge u as the true loving God and I accept u in my life as Savior and only Lord. If u say that u will become born again, a child of God (John 1:12/ Rom 10:9-10)
John 3:8 : “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so (in this manner) is every one that is born of the Spirit.”
These men are all martyrs for Christ.
And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. (Revelation 6:8-11 KJV)
2 Thessalonians 1:8 : “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:”
As Christians if things continue on there present course we may have to make the same decision Christ gave his life for me and every man woman and child on this earth personally for me it would be an honor to die for my faith and belief in the savior of the world Jesus Christ may we be prepared spiritually and trust him with all our hearts he will never forsake us God bless these martyrs and all who believe in the living God.
Wow show this to all muslims how sick they are! they claim there peaceful but they murder us! They are truly children of satan and will meet him in hell. watch them in hell have this done to them.
Not all Muslims are like this. The vast majority are good people who looked for God, but for some circumstance or another, came to the Muslim view. Do not judge the whole by a part. In fact, do no judge at all.
Not all Christians are guilty of the abuse perpetrated by some others, so why would all Muslims be guilty for the sins of others? And you do not know what God will judge of people. Can you say that no Muslim is as good a person as you?
No one is a child of Satan. The Bible says that we are all children of God. How can you call yourself a Christian, while you do not believe the words of Christ Himself?
Not all Muslims are like this, but it’s a lot less easy than it used to be for them to be in good faith.
Jesus said we can judge so im judging. Just because muslims haven’t done something now does not mean they don’t have wicked hearts. Muslims are children of satan they do everything Jesus said was wrong. Your only a child of Jesus if you believe in him and he is talking about christians. Muslim god lied to them and Satan is reffered to a liar in the Bible. Also satan is a deciver and they serve a deciever. hint hint there serving satan.
Jesus specifically said that you should not judge, lest you be judged yourself. Look at Matthew 7:4 “Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? ”
Allah is not Satan, he is a bastardization of Yahweh. Muhammad was either crazy, high, or a genius who knew how to get power. Probably all three. Whatever he was, Muslims are not Satan worshipers. Many are, as I said above, people looking for God but who landed on a different one than you and I.
Jesus also did say we have to judge an example is you have to judge to find out if there good people to hangout with. And I didn’t judge anyone…Jesus also said if you not doing the same sin they are you can judge them and im not killing so I can judge them. allah is satan or of satan obviously. muhammad was also a pedophile and married a child bride. allah is a deciver, a liar, and disgusting.
We have to USE JUDGMENT to decide if someone may be a bad influence on us. Judgment is a form of logic, and is different from the act of judging another person. We do not judge the person, only their deeds and their influence.
“Jesus said we can judge so im judging.”
-Gay Is Wrong, approximately 36 minutes ago.
Can you tell me when Jesus provides this loophole? And are you saying that all Muslims are murderers? Or that you do not many of the same sins that they do? First take the beam from your eye, brother. Then you can attend to the one up your ass.
Exactly that means we can judge. Calling the Bible or words of Jesus names is wrong and you will go to hell for it if you dont repent. John 7:24 *talks about judging* john 7 24 says : stop judging by mere appearances and make the right judgment. therefore we CAN judge. I never said all muslims are murders I said they have a murderous heart or an evil heart.
That verse makes no mention of you having to not be guilty of the same sin. And once again; judging someone =/= making a judgment. There’s an ambiguity with that verse. Do you think it means making a judgment, or judging someone? Keep in mind that the latter is in contradiction with the teaching of Jesus elsewhere.
You asked me for verse that says we can judge I gave it to you accept it or not. You speak absolute nonsense.
“Can you tell me when Jesus provides this loophole?”
I said that half an hour ago. You have not answered my question, though. Do you believe that Jesus contradicted himself?
Jesus did not contradict himself idiot. Read the Bible and find out yourself. I don’t believe it because he didn’t.
The how do you explain verses like Matthew 7:4? There are many more like it, if that is not enough.
Mathew says not to judge but then why does John say you CAN judge? explain that. if the Bible has verses you can judge then you can but don’t judge people based on appearances.
As I said, the two very similar meanings of the word judge give the verse ambiguity. Verses that support my view have no such ambiguity. Thus, we must assume that the ambiguous verse is in line with the others.
I’ve already provided you with the verse in chapter John. Go back and read it because im not going to keep reminding you when you have eyes to see for yourself.
You two need to stop arguing over nothing of value.Muslims are enemies….seek enemy,destroy enemy…destroy enemies children and all who claim kinship with the enemy.Pull the vile weed out by the root.
What denomination are you?
The American denomination.The only one that matters at all to Americans.
I explain like this : Don’t judge if your doing the same sin as they are. In John it says you can judge so Mathew must mean Don’t judge unless your dish is clean. thanks for asking.
Shut up, moron. You sound like a 12 year old bigoted idiot. Now go back in your basement. 90% chance youre a closeted homosexual so ashamed of himself you have to puff up and try and prove to the world youre not gay. Case in point: no normal straight human being would feel the need to to state how gay they ARENT as their profile name unless they were. Classic closet case and trying to hide behind the argument that your mythology is correct and everybody elses isnt. Whats even funnier is when you dopes try and explain and argue with EACH OTHER the fact that the Bible isnt well written fiction and contradicts itself both in theme and content constantly. You guys throw verses at each other like Pokemon cards. Its laughable. Spend more time worrying about your own inadequacies and bigotries and less about how others live their lives and stop acting like such a pathetic tool.
Thank you I appreciate your hate comments that get you know where in life. I’m actually older than 12 so get your facts correct before commenting something stupid. I’m a girl and im not gay because I have no desire to date women because im a girl so once again your wrong. I dont even support gays so how could I be gay when Jesus said it is wrong? No one is correct but me I believe and I’m in titled to my own opinions and if you don’t agree with them well to bad.The Bible was very well written but your not smart enough to understand or read one. Jesus also says in the Bible when people persecute you like call you names or degrade you rejoice and be glad! I must be doing something right for everyone to be against me and JESUS actually said everyone will love evil and hate good and I guess I’m good because you all are haters.
You suck dick.
Rick Beckman likes boys. Hairless boys.
“Those who live by the sword,shall die by the sword”…Our Lord to Peter.In this statement The Lord made provision for us to pass temporal judgement on the violent.The Lord told us to love our enemy in the hope that in so doing we might show them by example,the love of The Christ.He did not say that when faced with an enemy who rejects his love and seeks to destroy his church,that we should lay down like lambs to the slaughter.It is time for all Christians to take up The Crusade and proclaim,”DEUS VULT!”
Why the question?
People often proclaim, “We are all God’s children” — as though
nothing else matters. The perception seems to be: – ‘because earthly
parents love all their children and try to treat them all the same;
….God (the ‘Father’) similarly loves everyone and will always treat
everyone the same way … (which some conclude means that ALL people will
‘automatically’ spend eternity in heaven, with God — Inferred: ‘has no
personal accountability for their lives or choices in this world’.)
Truth: 1). All people are God’s ‘creation’; 2). God is no respecter of persons; 3).
God loves all people and has treated ALL people the same … by providing
His Son, Jesus Christ as the ‘atonement for the sin for ALL’. ALL
have the same opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior … and to be ‘born again’ in God’s Holy Spirit as God’s eternal sons/daughters (joint heirs with Christ).
Truth: ALL true believers in Jesus Christ are ‘born again’ as
God’s adopted sons and daughters. But, ALL who reject or ignore Jesus
Christ, have neither God (Father) or the Son. They are NOT born again
in the Holy Spirit as God’s ETERNAL sons / daughters. Scripture: Jn 1:12, Gal 4:4-5, Jn 8:44, Jn 3:1-2, Gal 3:26, Rom 8:14-18, Jn 5:23, 2Jn1:8-10
Summary: All people are God’s creation, but, not God’s
“Children.” God has given mankind His Living and Written Word so that
there is no excuse for rejecting or not knowing God’s Word of Truth (in
favor of ‘ear-pleasing opinions or traditions.’ One’s response to God
and His Living and written Word in this temporary world and life,
determine whether one has Salvation and Eternal Life – or not. Simply
believing that God loves us (which he does) and/or that ‘we are all
God’s children’ (which we are not) … is not enough.
Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/christianity/1689001-does-bible-really-say-we-all.html#ixzz3Y1SAwXfa
If they are so good then why didn’t they speak out against all of the
other killings?
Thank You John Wright.
Didnt Christians use to execute non believers themselves?
The 21 that died are not wearing any crown. The other religion teaches them that dying as a mytr will give them Virgins in heaven. You want the same thing spreadv the bull shit so we will gladly die for your cause.
Lucian that is the exact kind of attitude that also has sent record numbers of Christians and people of faith to their untimely graves. Consider that…
“ — And the sword shall come upon Egypt, and great pain shall
be in Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt, and they shall take away
her multitude, and her foundations shall be broken down. Ethiopia, and Libya,
and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that
is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.—-” Ezk. XXX: 4
John, thank you for your poem.
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of Heaven and Earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord,
Who was concieved of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin, Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilot, was crucified,
died and was buried. He decended into Hell; on the third day
He arose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven
and is seated by the Right Hand of God, the Father Almighty.
From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion
of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and life, everlasting. Amen.
This is the Apostle’s Creed. This is what I believe. I also ask God to grant me the graces to speak this prayer in my last breath, under whichever circumstances that He has determined for me at my death, if it be in peace in my own bed, or on my knees for refusing to denounce Jesus as My Lord and My God. Let it be so, Amen.
First pray the Act of Contrition then you may also say the Apostle’s Creed.
Remember the Hail Mary also, She can intervene for your soul.
Muhammed describes in the Koran that he thought he was possessed. He lost control of his body and began wrighting. It was not until he told his wife that she exclaimed it was god. I find it to be an interesting parallel to the garden. Satan’s way of twisting God’s creation to fit his own narrative.