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...]
Christians under Islam Suffer for Western ‘Sins’
Not only are many Western secularists totally indifferent to the plight of Christians and other religious minorities under Islam—they inadvertently exacerbate it, thanks to the Muslim penchant to conflate Western behavior with Christianity. Thus Charlie Hebdo’s satirical caricatures of Muhammad are now being pinned on the Christian faith by Muslims who seem not to realize that … [Read more...]
Islamic State Arrests Book Store Owner for Selling Christian Books
Islamic State members arrested the owner of Arab Generation, one of the oldest book stores in Mosul. His crime? Selling Christian books. Islamic law bans the "promotion" of any religion other than Islam. An online search find that Dhakir al-Ali, a lawyer and author (pictured) is the owner of Arab Generation. … [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...]