Originally published by the Gatestone Institute Reports of Muslims torturing, raping, and forcing Christians to embrace Islam continued to mount throughout the month of October. Alice Assaf, a Christian woman recounted the experiences of Christians—including her son’s execution for refusing to deny his faith—in a village near Damascus at the hands of the Islamic State. … [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...]
Americans Seek to Help Persecuted Christians, Administration Helps Muslims: Muslim Persecution of Christians, July 2016
Originally published by the Gatestone Institute. Danish translation here. As the Muslim persecution of Christians continues to reach critical proportions around the world (see report below), the average American shows much more concern than the current administration. Soon after it was revealed that the Obama administration has taken in 5,435 Muslim refugees, but only 28 … [Read more...]
Saudis Arrest and Deport 27 Christians for ‘Conducting Christian Prayers’
Coptic Solidarity Saudi Arabian officials recently arrested 27 Christians—among them several women and children—for the crime of "conducting Christian prayers" and being "in possession of Bibles," reports Arab media. The group of Christians, most if not all of whom were Lebanese nationals, were celebrating a Virgin Mary feast day when authorities stormed their … [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...]