When will the West act against persecution of Christians in the Middle East?
The case of the Iranian pastor sentenced to death for his faith has attached a human face to the horrible situation of Christians in the Middle East.
While Youcef Nadarkhani awaits the death sentence for practicing his religion in Iran, scores of Christians across the Middle East are fleeing their countries amid rising hostility. Sadly, the religious diversity of the Middle East is rapidly vanishing.
In contrast to pervasive terror attacks against Christians, Nadarkhani’s case garnered tremendous media coverage, including a statement from the U.S. State Department demanding that Iran halt his execution.
The pressing urgency of Nadarkhani’s case cannot be overstated enough. Earlier this month, he refused to renounce his Christian beliefs and recognize the prophet Mohammed as God’s messenger.
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If we don't do what we can to defend Christians around the world, and back them up we are already against them.
-MyrtlelinderYou don't defend gays.
-Chris PIs there any reason why I should????? If I can help one I will but defend them……….perhaps, but I don't know any that needs defending, defend their life style? They have a right to be gays and I have a right of be Christian.
Do you defend gays???
Do you defend Christians??
-MyrtlelinderNever , America will never again have enough people of high moral values and courage to stand up to evil anywhere in the world .
-buckYeh right – like when the religious killed off most of the American Indians and stole their land.
-Chris PWe have too many people who are antichrist in politics or they simple don't expect much assistance from America.
-MyrtlelinderThese attacks against Christians are the result of Americas wars in these places. The locals think that America's invasion of their place is an invasion of Christianity. They think that the American govt is Christian. If it were it would be protecting these people whom our policies have put in danger.
-Bud MacGuireWhen will the Christians stop persecuting gays in the US? When will Israel stop persecuting the Palestinians. When will the relgious get a clue?
-Chris PI was not aware that Christians were persecuting the gays. In my community and all of the communities, which I know anything about, Christians go their business and leave the gays take care of business
-Myrtlelinder