Gatestone Institute The Slaughter of Christians Central African Republic: As many as 42 people—mostly Christian women—“were hacked to death … after suspected Islamist rebels attacked a group of civilians in the central town of Bria” between September 4-5. Some died by machete, others by gunshot. At least one of the butchered women was pregnant. “They [Seleka militants] … [Read more...]
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Video: Raymond Ibrahim on ‘Muslim Persecution of Christians: Past and Present’
Earlier this week I appeared on Ratio Christi's "Truth Matters," hosted by Tony Gurule. The topic of discussion revolved around the episode's title, “Muslim Persecution of Christians: Past and Present,” and was connected to my latest book, Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West. The 30-minute video follows: … [Read more...]
“May Allah Destroy Your Houses and Burn You All!” Muslim Persecution of Christians: October, 2017
Gatestone Institute In one of the most brazen attacks on Egypt’s Christians, a Muslim man slaughtered a Christian priest in broad daylight. Security camera footage (viewable here) captured a man with a large butcher knife chasing and stabbing Fr. Samaan Shehata—including in the head, neck, and torso—in the streets of Cairo on October 12. According to eyewitnesses “the … [Read more...]
“Our Lives Have Turned into Hell”: Muslim Persecution of Christians: May, 2017
Originally published by the Gatestone Institute One month after Islamic militants bombed two Egyptian churches during Palm Sunday and killed nearly 50 people in April 2017. On Friday, May 26, several SUVs stopped two buses transporting dozens of Christians to visit and pray at the ancient Coptic Monastery of St. Samuel the Confessor, in the desert south of Cairo. … [Read more...]
‘The Crescent Must be Above the Cross’: Muslim Persecution of Christians: September, 2016
Originally published by the Gatestone Institute In September 2016, a group of escaped ISIS sex slaves finally revealed the true fate of Kayla Mueller -- the 26-year-old American aid worker in Syria whom ISIS had reported dead more than a year ago. Her former fellow captives said Mueller had “refused to deny Jesus Christ despite being repeatedly raped and tortured.” In … [Read more...]
Christians as ‘Target Practice’: Muslim Persecution of Christians: May 2016
Originally published by the Gatestone Institute More reports of the brutal treatment that Christians and other minorities experienced at the hands of the Islamic State (SIS) emerged during May. One account told of a couple who, after their children were abducted by ISIS militants, answered their door one day to find a plastic bag on their doorstep. It contained the body … [Read more...]
‘Worthless Christians’ Treated ‘Like Animals’: Muslim Persecution of Christians: April 2016
Originally published by the Gatestone Institute (Danish) The following anecdotes of Muslim persecution of Christians around the world occurred or were reported in April. They are categorized by theme, or familiar patterns: Muslim Attacks on Christian Churches United States: A pro-ISIS group calling itself the United Cyber Caliphate defaced the website of the Christian … [Read more...]
More Christians Die, More Western Leaders Lie: Muslim Persecution of Christians: September, 2015
Gatestone Institute. Danish Throughout September, as more Christians were slaughtered and persecuted for their religion—not just by the Islamic State but by “every day” Muslims from all around the world—increasing numbers of people and organizations called for action, while those best placed to respond—chief among them U.S. President Obama and Pope Francis—did nothing. … [Read more...]
Muslim Persecution of Christians: A Centuries Old Phenomenon
Arabic - Danish The one glaring fact concerning the persecution of approximately 100 million Christians around the world today is that the overwhelming majority of it is being committed by Muslims of all races, nationalities, languages, and socio-political circumstances: Muslims from among America’s allies (Saudi Arabia) and from its enemies (Iran); Muslims from economically … [Read more...]
Obama Administration Suppresses Talk of Muslim Persecution of Christians: March 2014
Gatestone Institute Along with an especially egregious list of atrocities committed against Christian minorities throughout the Islamic world, March also saw some callous indifference or worse from the U.S. government. President Barack Hussein Obama was criticized by human rights activists for not addressing the plight of Christians and other minorities during his talks … [Read more...]