On Sunday, March 15, as Christian churches around the world were celebrating morning mass, two churches in Pakistan were attacked by Islamic suicide bombers. At least 17 people were killed and over 70 were wounded.
The two churches (located in Youhanabad, Lahore’s Christian quarter) were St. John’s Catholic Church and Christ Church (Protestant). The Taliban claimed responsibility. It is believed that the group had hoped for much greater death tolls, as there were almost 2,000 people in both churches at the time of the explosions.
According to eyewitnesses, two suicide bombers approached the gates of the two churches and tried to enter them. When they were stopped — including by a 15-year-old Christian who blocked them with his body — they self-detonated. Witnesses saw “body parts flying through the air.”
Thus did the jihadis “kill and be killed,” in the words of Koran 9:111, the verse most often cited to justify suicide attacks… Keep reading
somehistory says
And the fifteen year old…a child…who used his own body to protect those inside…will not be forgotten by the True God. “No man has love greater than this (John 15:13).” Christ set the pattern. This child followed it.
EYESOPEN says
I concur. Amen!
Arthur says
The Muslim dies to kill.
The Christian dies to save.
gravenimage says
Raymond Ibrahim: Jihadis Cleansing Pakistan of Christians
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Religious cleansing is *exactly* what this is. Muslims in Pakistan are now making the final push to drive out or murder the remaining tiny remnant of Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs there.
At partition in 1947 Pakistan was almost 25% non-Muslim. The estimate today, less than seventy years later, is *less than 3%*.
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On Sunday, March 15, as Christian churches around the world were celebrating morning mass, two churches in Pakistan were attacked by Islamic suicide bombers. At least 17 people were killed and over 70 were wounded.
The two churches (located in Youhanabad, Lahore’s Christian quarter) were St. John’s Catholic Church and Christ Church (Protestant). The Taliban claimed responsibility. It is believed that the group had hoped for much greater death tolls, as there were almost 2,000 people in both churches at the time of the explosions.
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Lahore used to be considered Pakistan’s most cosmopolitan and tolerant city. Now it is infested with the Taliban.
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According to eyewitnesses, two suicide bombers approached the gates of the two churches and tried to enter them. When they were stopped — including by a 15-year-old Christian who blocked them with his body — they self-detonated. Witnesses saw “body parts flying through the air.”
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What a brave, brave boy. This also highlights the difference between Islam and Christianity—this young man died protecting his fellows, while Muslim thugs consider themselves “Martyrs” when they die murdering innocent people.
I know who the true Martyrs are here.
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Thus did the jihadis “kill and be killed,” in the words of Koran 9:111, the verse most often cited to justify suicide attacks…
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That’s exactly what this is. And that’s why Taqiyya artists who tell you that Islam prohibits “suicide” are lying. It only condemns those who kill only themselves out of despair, while lauding as “Martyrs” those who die while murdering other people.
Halaku says
At partition in 1947 Pakistan was almost 25% non-Muslim. The estimate today, less than seventy years later, is *less than 3%*. ———————
Meanwhile in next door India, the number of Muslims has gone up from less than 10% to 15% since the partition. Population growth rate of Muslims is well above that of other religions in India, all of which have reached below replacement growth rates. As a result, several districts have Muslims in majority. Muslims have already ethnically cleansed India’s Kashmir valley in the 1990’s by forcing nearly half a million Hindus to migrate to non-Muslim areas. It is only a matter of time when some other states (like Assam and Bengal) will have Muslims in effective majority, thanks also to illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.
gravenimage says
Very true, Halaku.
Joseph says
@ Robert Spencer & fellow J.W. followers
Do you have a list of organizations that I could donate to for the help of people being persecuted in these backwards countries? The only two requirements are that most of the money goes to those being harassed and that NONE of the money falls into the hands of the aggressor.
Thanks.
I feel helpless watching this –hit happen.
mortimer says
Give to the Christian girls’ schools in Pakistan to do the most good.
Joseph says
Thanks Mortimer, I will check them out.
I usually use “Cross international”, they have specific target ares you can give to. One of my favorites was the Asian sex slave program(to give to). This stuff just breaks my heart, especially when it comes to little children.
However these abhorrent crimes in the ME are a whole new ballgame, that is why I’m asking for help.
sencit says
Joseph, Barnabas Fund is an excellent organisation. Look them up!
This is the one I support and you can choose which country or particular cause you wish to support., knowing that your money will go to the right place.
Joseph says
Thanks, I will check them out.
gravenimage says
Yes—I was going to mention the Barnabas Fund, as well. Excellent charity.