The “political ends” for which these Christians are being persecuted involve the imposition of Sharia. Islamic Tolerance Alert: “Iraqi Christians Flee Pre-election Violence,” from DPA, December 11: Mosul (DPA) — Hazim Jarjis, the priest at the Mar Afram church in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, is a worried man. Armed groups have repeatedly targeted […]
Sudan: Christian soccer star sentenced to 40 lashes for drunk driving
Forty lashes: not a good training technique “Cultural and intimidation issues” — not surprising, in a culture of intimidation. “Nigerian player in Sudan wants out before next year,” from the Sudan Tribune, December 4 (thanks to John): December 3, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – A Nigerian player in the top Sudanese club El-Merreikh is planning to leave […]
Islamic world rages about Swiss minaret ban while persecuting non-Muslims wholesale
Bandow provides a useful general survey; I’ve included his reports on some of the more modern, moderate states below. “The Problem of Islamic Religious Persecution: How is it that only Western nations are accused of ‘defaming’ religion?,” by Doug Bandow for Read it all.
Egypt: Christians refuse to reopen stores after Muslims riot
They know the Muslims will just trash them again. However, true to form, the authorities are on the side of the jihadist thugs. “Egyptian Christians Refuse to Open Stores After Muslim Riot,” by Ethan Cole for the
Archbishop: Iraqi Christians suffer “‘religious persecution’ caused by a social system that is inspired by a view of the Quran”
“Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.” — Koran 9:29 […]
Egypt: Muslims burn Christian shops
Acting upon a rumor. “Egypt Muslims burn Christian shops: police,” from AFP, November 21 (thanks to Mackie): CAIRO — Hundreds of Muslim protesters on Saturday burnt Christian-owned shops in southern Egypt and attacked a police station where they believed a Christian accused of raping a Muslim girl was being held, a police official said. Police […]
Muslims with peaceful machetes and clubs attack Christian worship service in Uganda
No word yet on when Honest Ibe Hooper and Brave Ahmed Rehab will be jetting to Kampala to explain to these Muslims how they are misunderstanding Islam, the Religion of Peaceâ„¢. Islamic Tolerance Alert: “Muslim Extremists Attack Worship Service in Uganda,” from Compass Direct News, November 11 (thanks to all who sent this in): NAIROBI, […]
What makes you think you can come into this brothel, boy?
Brothel Jihad. “Egyptian Christian Man Attacked By Mob for Frequenting A Muslim Brothel,” by Mary Abdelmassih for AINA, November 12: (AINA) — A state of fear has gripped the Christian inhabitants in the Upper Egyptian town of Mallawi after a Muslim mob tried to kill a Christian man for frequenting a Muslim-run brothel. Christian inhabitants […]
Egypt: Christians hide in homes after Muslims distribute leaflets saying “burn, vandalize and clean the country of these evil immoral infidels”
“America and Islam…share common principles – principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.” — Barack Obama, Cairo, June 4, 2009 “Copts expressed their fear over leaflets entitled ‘These have to Die!’ which are being distributed to all Muslims in Dairout and neighborhoods, enticing them to ‘burn, vandalize and clean […]
Egypt: Cops arrest Christian father for trying to rescue kidnapped daughter
Justice. “Egyptian Police Arrest Christian Father for Attempting to Free Kidnapped Daughter,” by Mary Abdelmassih for AINA, October 5 (thanks to DFS): Alexandria, Egypt (AINA) — At dawn on Saturday, October 3, 2009, Egyptian State Security forces arrested a group of Christian Copts in different parts of the city in Alexandria, after severely assaulting them […]