Arguing that Muslim blood is more precious than infidel blood, Muslim clerics in and out of Sudan are outraged because a Sudanese court has condemned a Muslim man to death—simply because he murdered a non-Muslim, the American diplomat John Granville on January 1, 2008. A 2009 report offers context: The court had sentenced the men [originally four] to death in June for … [Read more...]
Al-Qaeda’s Jihad Supported by Muslim Brotherhood
While some are convinced that the various Islamic organizations are discreet and disparate phenomena with divergent goals, once again information appears indicating that, all semantics aside, they are better viewed as branches emanating from one root -- branches that complement and work with one another for the same goal: the empowerment of Islam, whether through jihad or suits … [Read more...]
Lebanon: Church Bombed
Once an ancient Christian center, and until recently the only Christian-majority nation in the Middle East, Lebanon is the latest country in the region to experience an attack on a church. Last Monday, a firebomb attack on Mar Zakhya Cathedral in Ajaltoun, took place at 6:30 pm. An unidentified attacker targeted the reception area of the newly built cathedral of the town’s … [Read more...]
Muslim Brotherhood Accuse Copt of Sexual Relations with Muslim
Yesterday a report appeared indicating how the Muslim Brotherhood in Minya, Upper Egypt, are still trying to incite violence against the Coptic Christian minority. Journalist Yusuf Bebawy reports that "In an attempt to instigate sectarian strife and violence in the village, members of the Muslim Brotherhood in Shaheen Estate, Minya, accused a Coptic driver of having a sexual … [Read more...]
Islamic Rebels Slaughter and Behead, Steal Ancient Christ Icon
The aftermath of the rebel invasion and occupation of the city of Qamishli in the northeast of Syria along the Turkish border are only now becoming fully known and follow a similar pattern of Christian persecution. Among other atrocities, the Islamic-led rebels reportedly killed 70 Christians, beheaded three priests (to be added to all the others beheaded at their hands), and … [Read more...]