The Qur’an says “There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256). However, what constitutes “compulsion” is in the eye of the beholder. The institutionalized subjugation of the dhimma, with its regular humiliation and harassment, from which one can be freed for the simple price of converting to Islam, is not considered compulsion. Remember Steve Centanni and […]
Iran: Christian imprisoned for ‘acting against national security by connecting with Zionist Christian organizations’
“Laleh’s case clearly shows that the Christian activities of asylum-seekers in foreign countries can be used against them in court proceedings back in Iran. I hope immigration authorities around the world will take note of this, and think twice before rejecting out of hand the asylum claims of genuine Christians who may face persecution upon […]
‘Christianity is in deadly crisis in more than half of Africa’s 54 countries’ because of Islamic jihad
The endeavor to establish an Islamic caliphate in Africa and destroy Christianity there is well underway. But it doesn’t fit the establishment media narrative, and so it gets little or no attention. “Christians in Africa face worrying rise in killings, persecution and displacement,” by Paul Tilsley, Fox News, April 14, 2024: JOHANNESBURG — Christianity is […]
Uganda: Muslim murders his sister because she converted to Christianity
As we have noted here many, many times, the death penalty for apostasy is enshrined in Islamic law. If a Christian had murdered his sister for converting to Islam, which violence would not happen and should not happen, the news headlines would go on forever. But you won’t read about this incident anywhere but here. […]
Italy: Muslim migrants savagely beat another migrant for attending church
Who knows? At church, he might imbibe dangerous ideas, such as “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” “Religious discrimination contested for those arrested in Perugia,” translated from “Contestata discriminazione religiosa per arrestati a Perugia,” ANSA, April 13, 2024: The three Tunisians arrested by the Special Operations Division of Perugia and by […]
Uganda: Muslim puts pesticide in his mother’s food, killing her, because she left Islam and became a Christian
The intention is not only to carry out Islam’s death penalty for apostasy, but to serve as a warning to others who might be considering converting. It is intended to “strike terror” (Qur’an 8:60) within them, so that they’ll remain Muslim. “Muslim Suspected of Killing His Christian Mother, Relative Says,” Morning Star News, April 16, […]
Uganda: Muslims beat Christian on Good Friday after saying he was not allowed to preach during Ramadan
Why did the Muslims expect the Christians to alter their activities in light of Ramadan? Because the principle is always and everywhere the same: in Muslim countries, non-Muslims are expected to conform their behavior to Islamic sensibilities. And in non-Muslim countries, non-Muslims are expected to conform their behavior to Islamic sensibilities. “Young Christian Woman Killed […]
Nigeria: Muslims slaughter 29 Christians in three-day massacre
The world continues to look the other way and ignore this genocide. This is because Israel cannot be blamed, and because it doesn’t fit the media template of Muslims as brown victims and Christians as white oppressors. Any news item that concerns Christians and Muslims but doesn’t fit that narrative is resolutely ignored. “Twenty-nine Nigerian […]
Pakistan: Muslim who vowed to keep Christians from celebrating Easter suspected in church fire
If a group of Christians had set a fire to prevent Muslims from celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which would not happen and should not happen, this would be screaming international news. But you’ll only hear about this here. “Arson Suspected in Church Fire in Pakistan,” Morning Star News, April 1, 2024: LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning […]
Kenya: Muslims murder Christian, barricade road, shoot travelers, set vehicle on fire
“We spent the night awake and alert since we know that the terrorists like attacking during or at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.” Contrary to the West’s bland and complacent assumptions. “Al-Shabab Kills Christians During Multiple Attacks in Kenya,” International Christian Concern, April 10, 2024: 4/10/2024 Kenya (International Christian Concern) – During […]