During the recent spate of attacks on Christian churches in Egypt, nearly 100 churches, monasteries, and other Christian institutions were destroyed -- all in the name of the Muslim Brotherhood. Other churches, however, were "lucky" in that they were "only" vandalized with graffiti. To the right is one of the rarer instances when a pro-Brotherhood vandal got caught in the act. … [Read more...]
Egypt: Christians Killed for Ransom
Not only are the churches, monasteries, and institutions of Egypt’s Christians under attack by the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters—nearly 100 now have been torched, destroyed, ransacked, etc.—but Christians themselves are under attack all throughout Egypt, with practically zero coverage in Western media. Days ago, for example, Copts held a funeral for Wahid Jacob, a … [Read more...]
Egypt: Behind the Headlines
Back in late December, Robert Spencer -- director of Jihad Watch and NYT best-selling author -- interviewed me on his ABN Jihad Watch show concerning Egypt and the Muslim Brotherhood, at the height of Morsi's power. Though a few months old, the show is still very applicable. It follows. Around the 40 minute mark, I point out that the Egyptian character is not very conducive … [Read more...]
Brotherhood Supporters Place X Marks on Coptic Homes
The Christian Copts of Shubra al-Khaima, Egypt, are in a "state of panic and terror" as "a number of supporters of ousted President Muhammad Morsi have been placing markings on Christian homes in the area for [future] targeting." Speaking anonymously, one Copt from the region told Veto News agency that they "recently noticed strange movements in the streets. When they went … [Read more...]
Growing Persecution of Christians in Islamic World?
Earlier today I discussed the topic of my book, Crucified Again: Exposing Islam's New War on Christians, on Fox News' Lou Dobbs Tonight with Lori Rothman. The video clip follows: Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com … [Read more...]