India: Hindu (NOT Muslim) violence: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/13/world/asia/13india.html?_r=1&ref=world&oref=slogin
Iraq: Convert or die (or pay taxes) in Mosul: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/11/3000-christians-flee-kill_n_133912.html
Iran: Just convert or die, no tax option: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/3179465/Hanged-for-being-a-Christian-in-Iran.html
Israel: The ‘love of the brethren’ ruining ancient holy site: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article4944164.ece
October 15, 2008 at 6:08 pm |
The world isn’t too hyped up about the massacres happening in India (with Christians now hiding out in the forests), and my guess would be because it’s not Muslims doing the killing but rather a very strategic economic power in Asia.
Iraq’s situation is one that has been created purely by American hands. Be it today or 10 years ago. It is the new playing ground for extremists that the US has allowed in. And if I remember correctly, the leader of that country, a born-again Christian, was reportedly told by God to invade Iraq. So there’s that.
Iran: well, they’ll hang just about anyone for anything these days. Be they Christian or Muslim (the latter of which are likely doing most of the dying)
Israel: an occupying force supported strongly by a western world that regards it as a legitimate political and religious partner. Whether it’s Bethlehem or Nazareth, this occupation is paid for almost entirely by western powers who have gone so far as to declare it a religious obligation (from senators to congressmen)
October 15, 2008 at 9:43 pm |
Wow. I have no idea what to say.
October 17, 2008 at 8:00 pm |
Hi
The link for Israel’s news is broken, is it possible if you can give it to us again.
I appreciate your efforts and nice blog
October 17, 2008 at 9:32 pm |
Dawn, thanks so much…could you tell I could use a little encouragement? Your little one is a doll.
I fixed the link.
October 18, 2008 at 6:55 pm |
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7676292.stm
October 20, 2008 at 12:41 pm |
Nas, thanks for GOOD NEWS from an I country!
October 24, 2008 at 8:00 pm |
Kinzi, that just leaves the US and China who execute minors.
but this is perhaps one of the worse (and disgusting) stories to come out of India yet: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7689215.stm
it’s almost hard to believe we live in a world where such things happen; where such evil in people exists.
insane.
October 25, 2008 at 12:05 pm |
Nas, what a horrific experience for this nun!! Mob mentalities seem to unleash the worst of the evils that dwell within. I am amazed she survived the ordeal, and am proud of her for holding police accountable.
Nas, 3anjad I have to meet you someday to help me figure out how to ‘read’ your comments. I am alternately delighted for your input, and on alert for zingers.