Abduction of Infidels is sanctioned in Islamic law and subject to particular rules: “As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them to death by cutting their necks; the second, to enslave them and apply the laws of slavery regarding their sale and manumission; the third, to ransom them in exchange for goods or prisoners; and fourth, to show favor to them and pardon them. Allah, may he be exalted, says, ‘When you encounter those [infidels] who deny [the Truth=Islam] then strike [their] necks’ (Qur’an sura 47, verse 4)” — Al-Mawardi, al-Ahkam as-Sultaniyyah (The Laws of Islamic Governance).
But don’t be concerned. There is no doubt whatsoever that Pope Francis is on his way to Kogi now, in order to explain to these jihadis how they are misunderstanding their own religion, and that “authentic Islam and the proper reading of the Koran are opposed to every form of violence.”
“CAN Condemns Attacks On Churches, Worshippers In Kogi,” by Yekini Jimoh, Nigerian Tribune, September 21, 2021:
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kogi chapter, has condemned in strong terms the recent attacks on churches and worshippers by gunmen in the state.
The gunmen invaded a place of worship in Kabba, Kogi, on Sunday, killed one person, injured three and abducted two worshippers.
Gunmen had also last month attacked another church in Osara, in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi and abducted three persons, and released them five days after a ransom was allegedly paid.
The CAN Chairman in Kogi, Dr John Ibenu, told newsmen in Lokoja, that the CAN, as a body strongly condemned the targeted attacks on churches and worshippers in the state….
The chairman commended the effort of the State Government while calling on all relevant agencies to step up their games….
Michael Copeland says
The President of Nigeria is a Fulani muslim, so the Christians will be disdained.
mortimer says
The previous Christian president wasn’t more protective of Christians at risk.
mortimer says
Pope Francis makes a concerted effort every day to avoid learning anything about Islam, because he knows it would undermine the ‘FANTASY ISLAM’ he is promoting. Can anyone in the Vatican convince Frank that he is WRONG about ‘benign Islam’ ??? Islam is NOT ‘benign’.
Frank is STUCK in fantasy land. That is professional malpractice … POPE FRANCIS, PLEASE JOIN US IN REALITY LAND. ISLAM IS A VIOLENT, ANTI-CHRISTIAN DEATH CULT.
Raja says
Mortimer,
Great comments about mullah Francis. We can do nothing about that, as he has the agenda to fix the world as he wills. Somehow he seems hellbent on imposing a global order without borders. Most Leftists and liberals love that idea though it is not going to work.
Acts 17:
26 and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation,
27 that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;
somehistory says
Christians should not expect anything different. Jesus Christ said that Christians would be “hated” by the world that hates Him, and He warned of persecution, being “haled before kinds and governors on account of His Name,” and that some would be killed due to having faith in Him and His Father.
Wherever there are mozlums who are in large numbers, they will carry out the devil’s evil scheme to rid the earth of Christians. Jesus promised that a “great crowd” of people would “come out of the great tribulation” into Paradise. satan wants to keep this promise from being fulfilled, so he is out to murder everyone believing.
In many countries, Christians are hated, churches are burned and hardly anyone takes notice. In the countries where mozlums are in large numbers, Christians are hated, churches are burned and Christians are murdered, kidnapped, tortured, and hardly anyone takes notice.
“The world has hated me,” Jesus said. “On this account, it hates you also.”
And this hatred is expressed in many ways, and the world…is not not going end it. Jesus Will.