The world recently saw the Islamic State plunder and destroy monuments of Iraq's ancient heritage. Now, elements of the Egyptian government appear to be trying to plunder some of the monuments of Egypt's ancient Christian heritage. An update on why Coptic monks recently prostrated their bodies before bulldozers manned by "Allahu Akbar" screaming Muslim employees of the … [Read more...]
Islamic State Destroys More Church Crosses and Monastery Statues
The Islamic State continues to purge any sign or symbol of Christianity from one of the oldest Christian regions, the Ninevah plains of Iraq and adjoining city of Mosul. Recent acts of wanton hate and destruction at the hands of Islamic State members include the destruction of the cross of the St. John Church in the Hamdaniya district and the ransacking of the church; and … [Read more...]
‘Milking’ Egypt’s Christian Copts Dry
The Board of Inquiry in Cairo monitoring the “sectarian violence that continues to cross Egypt after the overthrow of President Morsi, has documented in a report released on Tuesday, March 25 the endemic forms of violence and abuse that continue to be perpetrated against Coptic Christians in many parts of the country, particularly in the governorates of Luxor, Sohag and … [Read more...]
Jihad on Jesus: Militants Firebomb New Christ Statue and Ancient Monastery, Syria
Earlier this month, the Islamist-led opposition in Syria broadcast a video clip of a militant threatening the nation’s Christian minority, with a focus on the Cherubim monastery and the large Jesus statue recently erected in the region of Saidnaya in Damascus. In the video, images of militants firing rockets at the ancient monastery and setting the building on fire appear … [Read more...]
Ancient Egyptian Christian Monastery Set Aflame
Jihad Watch As Muslim Brotherhood supporters continue their jihadi rampage on Egypt’s Christian churches—several dozens have now been attacked—it’s important to remember that their hostility is not simply directed to churches, but any and every expression of Christianity, including crosses, Bible stores, and even remote monasteries. Most recently, for instance, early Thursday … [Read more...]