Though unreported in Western languages, another instance of hostility for Christians and their churches in the Holy Land recently occurred.
On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2022, a group of Palestinian “youth” assaulted a Coptic Christian church in Jaffa. After hurling stones and empty glass bottles at St. Anthony’s Church, they stormed it and savagely beat Fr. Michael Mansour, its priest.
While loudly cursing Christianity and personally insulting him, they pepper sprayed the elderly clergyman.
The same Palestinian “youth” proceeded to curse and hurl stones at a Latin church in the same vicinity.
Discussing this incident in a later interview, Fr. Michael, who has lived and been serving his Coptic flock in Jaffa for some four decades, said that he had felt “dizzy and short of breath” after being pepper sprayed, and had collapsed, but thankfully recovered. He prayed for peace and calm to be restored, and asked that God may shed his grace on his assailants.
During the assault, no property was stolen from the church or Fr. Michael’s adjoining home, suggesting it was a hate crime.
In a statement, Fr. Constantine Nassar, the head of the Orthodox community of Jaffa, said, “We strongly condemn this barbaric and tribalistic act and call on the responsible authorities to arrest and bring the perpetrators to trial as soon as possible, thereby making an example of them to others.”
An “example” is certainly needed. Although the few Arabic language sources reporting on this incident portray it as an aberrant act that does not represent Muslim/Christian relations in the Holy Land, the persecution of that region’s Christians and their holy places has, in fact, been growing (as documented in this article).
As of this writing, no English language media have reported on this incident.
any arrest?
Probably for show if at all Janis. These crimes usually go unpunished. If you’re new here, you can look at Raymond’s list of monthly articles starting in July 2011 on the Muslim persecutions of Christians, churches, and Icons (crosses, grave stones, etc.) around the globe and in recent years even in western countries.
One article a month with 10 – 20 anecdotes which are sometimes difficult to read about.
Western media will not touch them. Only NGO’s and Christian human rights orgs. do the reporting to a limited audience.
Christianity has become part of the Marxist ideology of ‘Cancel Culture’ by the ‘Wokers’ in the West, so we should not be surprised by the media silence – to say nothing is to condone!
In the world of Islam it is Christian persecution as usual, only to be on the increase there and emboldened in the West by the media silence and kowtowing to Islam.
As more and more politicians, governments and citizens in the West become anti-God, Christians can expect increased cancellation and persecution.
God will always be in control, even if many people think that they are God.
Agree Ms T, I think we are the neo-Marxists’ most hated group. But no matter the resistance – God is not hindered in executing His plan…thankfully.
Me too agree with Tershia and Don.
Thanks Raymond.
Thx Raymond
any arrest?
Probably for show if at all Janis. These crimes usually go unpunished. If you’re new here, you can look at Raymond’s list of monthly articles starting in July 2011 on the Muslim persecutions of Christians, churches, and Icons (crosses, grave stones, etc.) around the globe and in recent years even in western countries.
One article a month with 10 – 20 anecdotes which are sometimes difficult to read about.
Western media will not touch them. Only NGO’s and Christian human rights orgs. do the reporting to a limited audience.
Christianity has become part of the Marxist ideology of ‘Cancel Culture’ by the ‘Wokers’ in the West, so we should not be surprised by the media silence – to say nothing is to condone!
In the world of Islam it is Christian persecution as usual, only to be on the increase there and emboldened in the West by the media silence and kowtowing to Islam.
As more and more politicians, governments and citizens in the West become anti-God, Christians can expect increased cancellation and persecution.
God will always be in control, even if many people think that they are God.
Agree Ms T, I think we are the neo-Marxists’ most hated group. But no matter the resistance – God is not hindered in executing His plan…thankfully.
Me too agree with Tershia and Don.
Thanks Raymond.
Thx Raymond
Ahh the good ole religion of peace spreading the peace again .
Islam satans work is the religion of hate .
Literally evrything thats in the bible forbidden a sin or otherwise is promoted in islam.
The scriptures Hadith Sunna Shariat and quran call to violence 36852 times specially ppl of the book Jews and Christians are targetted .
Thou shalt not eat the meat that has been an offering (halal slaughter)
having sex with dead wife is allowed in islam ( necrophilia ) !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7z5M4QTINY&t=4s
Pedophillia is promoted in islam since muhammad is the role model for every muslim and his childbride Aisha was six years old .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qEzQKCDjzw
Killing … let me rephrase that murdering homosexuals and non converts is stated as law al-Baqara, 2:191
1400 years of islam in 5 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImcFWv2eEk
For the muslim reading this i have no doubt that you intend well but you are misguided mislead and tricked.
Salman Rhusdie did call his book the satanic verses for a reason .
500.000.000 million deaths by the hands of islam how does that compute in your head as a religion of peace ? …….. ill wait .
Ahh the good ole religion of peace spreading the peace again .
Islam satans work is the religion of hate .
Literally evrything thats in the bible forbidden a sin or otherwise is promoted in islam.
The scriptures Hadith Sunna Shariat and quran call to violence 36852 times specially ppl of the book Jews and Christians are targetted .
Thou shalt not eat the meat that has been an offering (halal slaughter)
having sex with dead wife is allowed in islam ( necrophilia ) !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7z5M4QTINY&t=4s
Pedophillia is promoted in islam since muhammad is the role model for every muslim and his childbride Aisha was six years old .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qEzQKCDjzw
Killing … let me rephrase that murdering homosexuals and non converts is stated as law al-Baqara, 2:191
1400 years of islam in 5 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImcFWv2eEk
For the muslim reading this i have no doubt that you intend well but you are misguided mislead and tricked.
Salman Rhusdie did call his book the satanic verses for a reason .
500.000.000 million deaths by the hands of islam how does that compute in your head as a religion of peace ? …….. ill wait .
Christmas eve … because the demons hate Christmas. Some folks would call that a clue.
… Actually, the intense hatred of Christianity is exactly why I accepted Jesus … Hatred was the sign that gave me the correct direction to go to get out of the weeds. …
God bless.
God Bless you too Dan
Christmas eve … because the demons hate Christmas. Some folks would call that a clue.
… Actually, the intense hatred of Christianity is exactly why I accepted Jesus … Hatred was the sign that gave me the correct direction to go to get out of the weeds. …
God bless.
God Bless you too Dan