Coptic Solidarity In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 31, masked gunmen stormed the home of Nabil Mahrus, a 50-year-old Coptic Christian civil servant residing in al-Arish, the largest Sinai city. In front of his family, they went up to the Coptic man and shot him several times in the head, killing him—but only after they had plundered the family and home. … [Read more...]
Syria’s Assad to America: “What Do You Get From Supporting Terrorists in Our Region?”
In a recent interview, Syrian President Bashar Assad makes some interesting observations. When asked "If you were able to deliver a message to President Obama today, what would it be?" Assad responded (via VIE): I think the normal thing that you ask any official in the world is to work for the interests of his people. And the question I would ask any American is: what do you … [Read more...]
Christians Burned Alive for Refusing Islam: The Story of Sidhom Bishay
As the world reacts with shock and horror at the recent immolation of a Jordanian pilot at the hands of the Islamic State, it is well to remember that this particular form of savagery has a long history in Islam and under the state. The image to right is of Sidhom Bishay, a Coptic Christian who was immolated in 1844 by local authorities for reportedly "insulting Muhammad," … [Read more...]
Another Coptic Christian Arrested for “Blaspheming” Against Muhammad
Coptic Solidarity A 26-year-old Coptic Christian man and his fiancé were arrested yesterday on the accusation that they blasphemed against the prophet of Islam, Muhammad, and his child-bride, Aisha, on Facebook. When news, or the accusation, that Michael Munir had posted something offensive concerning Muhammad, dozens of Muslims surrounded his house in the village of … [Read more...]
Muslim Persecution of Christians: A Centuries Old Phenomenon
Arabic - Danish The one glaring fact concerning the persecution of approximately 100 million Christians around the world today is that the overwhelming majority of it is being committed by Muslims of all races, nationalities, languages, and socio-political circumstances: Muslims from among America’s allies (Saudi Arabia) and from its enemies (Iran); Muslims from economically … [Read more...]