“Are we to deny the evidence before us, of kidnappers separating Muslims from infidels or compelling Christians to convert or die?”
Why, yes. Yes, we are. To do otherwise would be “Islamophobic.”
“Islamist terror groups are set on ‘destroying Christianity’, says Nigerian bishop,” Christian Today, February 13, 2020:
Islamist terrorist groups causing havoc in northern Nigeria are set on “killing Christians” and “destroying Christianity”, a bishop has warned.
Bishop Matthew Kukah, of Sokoto, said that Christians in the north of the country are “marked men and women”, according Aid to the Church in Need.
He gave the ominous warning while delivering the homily at the funeral of 18-year-old Catholic seminarian, Michael Nnadi, who was murdered after being abducted from the Good Shepherd Seminary in Kaduna last month.
“For us Christians, this death is a metaphor for the fate of all Christians in Nigeria, but especially northern Nigeria,” he said.
“For us Christians, it would seem safe to say that we are all marked men and women today.”
Nnadi was one of four seminarians abducted from Good Shepherd on January 8. The other three were later released.
Bishop Kukah went on to say that the north of the country “has become one large graveyard, a valley of dry bones, the nastiest and most brutish part of our dear country”.
The last few months have seen a number of brutal attacks against Christians in Nigeria.
Last month, 13 Christians were killed by armed Fulani herdsmen in Plateau State on the same day as Nnadi and the other seminarians were abducted.
On December 26, 11 Christian aid workers were killed in Borno State by the Islamic State in West Africa Province.
The bishop was critical of suggestions that the attacks do not have a religious element.
“Are we to believe that simply because Boko Haram kills Muslims too, they wear no religious garb?” he said.
“Are we to deny the evidence before us, of kidnappers separating Muslims from infidels or compelling Christians to convert or die?”…
PRCS says
I’m going to be picky here:
As jihad is a core component of but one religion, there’s no reason to say “Islamic jihadists’:.
Ditto “jihad/jihadist/jihadi”.
As we know–push come to shove–pretty much every Muslim in the area, and ‘fighters’ from around the world would either abet those jihadis or join in the jihad themselves.
Long past time, IMO, for folks like the Bishop to just say “MUSLIMS are bent on “killing Christians” and “destroying Christianity”, and let Muslims prove otherwise.
Michael Copeland says
“Christianity should be destroyed and wiped from the face of the earth.”
Sheik Farook al-Mohammedi
Istvan Vogel says
That’s why it’s the religion of peace. All Christians should peacefully convert to becoming Moslems and there would be no problems!
Phil Copson says
“…That’s why it’s the religion of peace. All Christians should peacefully convert to becoming Moslems and there would be no problems!…”
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“There’s many a true word spoken in jest….” – whereas we may believe that “peace” is what you have when people of different beliefs, races, religions etc find a way to co-exist without fighting, the islamic definition is that “peace” is obtained only when the non-muslim world has been conquered, the non-believers killed, converted or subjugated, and the Jews wiped-out.
This is the future our leaders have brought us.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
There are many Nigerian immigrants in Minnesota. Every time I see one, I strike up a conversation in an uplifting multicultural tone, and eventually wheedle out of him what religion he follows. The answer is always “Islamic” given with a proud jut of the chin. I’m sure the feds don’t get religion data on Nigerian immigrants, but my guess would be somewhere around 99% or 100%.
What threat are they seeking refuge from by migrating to America, themselves?
James Lincoln says
Alarmed Pig Farmer says,
“What threat are they seeking refuge from by migrating to America, themselves?”
Made me chuckle, I didn’t see that one coming…
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
I must confess, this observation was made by Hugh Fitzgerald in these pages 4 or 5 years ago. A light bulb went on over my head when I read it.
PRCS says
As always, APF, right on the money!
What threat,xactly, ARE they seeking refuge from?
gravenimage says
Great question, APF.
Alex Sulecki says
They are not seeking refuge. They are participating in jihad.
Nwaodogwu Emmanuel says
Believe me,
If you visit Nigeria, you’ll know the answer to your question
gravenimage says
Nigeria: Bishop says Islamic jihadis are bent on “killing Christians” and “destroying Christianity”
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This is grimly true. Kudos to Bishop Matthew Kukah for speaking out.
somehistory says
Just as the phrase “valley of dry bones” comes from the Bible, so do the words that tell us why this wave of persecution and murder is happening.
Jesus Christ foretold, “Just as the world has hated me, it will hate you also.” He told His disciples, “You will be objects of hatred…because of my Name, and He said that His followers would be “persecuted” and “killed” by those who would think they were doing a service to God.
He also said, “In the world, you are having tribulation, but take courage; I have conquered the world.”
karmi says
The only possible way to stop this plague is for Christians to take up arms and fight. The churches – YES, the churches must immediately marshal the funds for weapons. African Christians, beat your plowshares into swords.
James Lincoln says
I wonder if Bishop Matthew Kukah, of Sokoto will be hearing from Pope Francis soon…
Goofy says
For pope Francis it is far more important to maintain his friendly dialogue with the Muslim leaders than to protect Christian lives. Does he not realize that Islam as “religion” cannot survive without its adversity to Christianity and Judaism. The Muslims will kill us until they run out of our money.
mortimer says
Bishop Matthew Kukah is merely repeating what he has heard from the jihadists themselves.
-Ustaz Muhammed Yusuf, founder of the Boko Haram terror group that has been known to kidnap and behead Christian pastors who refuse to embrace Islam
“Whomever we kill, we kill because Allah says we should kill and we kill for a reason.”
-Abubakar Shekau, a cleric and spiritual leader called for holy war against Christians:
“I am making war on Christians generally.”
“I enjoy killing anyone that Allah commands me to kill the way I enjoy killing chickens and rams.”
Boko Haram spokesmen have explained the group’s goal is a war on Nigerian Christians.
Michael Copeland says
“All Christians must convert to Islam” –
Abu Qaqa, Boko Haram
janwog says
His majesty’s British supported the Biafra genocide.
Nwaodogwu Emmanuel says
Even till today.
D3F1ANT says
Sooo…Islam wants to kill Christianity. Duh. This is news? Muslims have been telling us this, openly, since the Crusades…but we’re still looking for some revelation? Sheesh!