Hi Satanus, we both know how Islam 570 AD to 620 Birth? Islam massive expansion precedes the Crusades by 600 years and how did this religion treat Christians, Jews, Zoroastrianism, Hindus, ect. How did Islam spread so fast in such a short time period? Conversion by the Sword was Mohammed original ideals Islamic scholars admitt, the great Khomenni said "any muslims that think's Islam is a religion of peace is a liar! We are told by the prophet to pick up the Sword to convert the Infidels!"
Thank's Perry, I listened to Catholic Radio with their guest who wrote the book "Not Peace but the Sword", he is also part of "Jihad Watch!".
Isreal has a "Victory Mosque", New York will have it's "Victory Mosque" and India through out it's country has victory Mosques where the Muslims killed the Hindus and other religions to claim their land.
What has been the outcome of radical muslims taking over Iraq? Suddam Hussien was able to keep some peace and protection for the Christians and Jews and their churches and Synagogs. Where did the USA go wrong, is this a attempt by the United States to sit back and allow Christians to be eradicated (where was George W., I thought he is a Christian.)?
What is the future for Egypt, Iraq and Syria as radical are killing Christians in each of these countries. Today's bombing, who know's who is behind it? Countries were Islam is trying to squeeze out Christians abound, Africa is under siege and somebody needs to wake up and start asking why is Islam trying to stamp out all religions and opposition to it's ways?
Iraq 2013, but Pre-2003 US Force Invasion there were over 300 Chaldean Christian Churches, now there are less than 57 and that number is dropping as the Chalden Brothers are fleeing the country to avoid the slaughter and persecution those 'peaceful and understanding" muslims are showing to their Christians and Jewish neighboors. We had back in time and the only reason many of those in Chaldea and Persian Empire converted was to avoid paying "the poll tax", 'the first born son to Allah's Army" and finally to avoid being killed when radicals eventually took control of the region. The Jews and Christians held on as long as they could until the persecution was too much, we trace many of the "mass conversions" on economic and military pressures.
I heard various numbers on Christian and Jew population in Iraq, up to 1.3 million and now it's estimated below 300,000 members as they flee from Jihadist trying to force everyone to follow their religion.
Egypt has just changed it's rulers and now the Coptic Christians are singled out and persecuted. What's going to happen to a Church that has existed in Eygpt for close to Two Thousand Years? Will the USA and European Union sit back and allow our Middle Eastern family (Christians and Jews) get killed or be forced to leave their Countries? I wish our dear atheist and agnostic friends would see that this religion does not treat non-muslims very well and your lot in social mobility is stuck if you are not a Muslim.
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"What is clear is that the mass exodus of Christians in the Middle East - including Iraq - has been caused by radical Islam - whether by Islamic governments, terrorist organizations, or extreme Islamists," said Tiffany Barrans, international legal director of the American Center for Law and Justice. "We examined the issue in Iraq in a 2011 report from our European affiliate. At that time, we determined that Al Qaeda had been strategically targeting Iraqi Christians - even issuing a warning to all Christians to leave the country.
One of the most dramatic cases of Christian persecution came in late October of 2010, when Al Qaeda members laid siege to Our Lady of Deliverance Church in Baghdad, killing 58 and wounding 78 in a bloodbath Pope Benedict XVI denounced as "ferocious." Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki also condemned the attack, calling it an attempt to drive more Christians out of the country.
"This tragic event sent a powerful message to Christians in Iraq - they are in grave danger and should leave the country," Barrans said. "Iraq's hostility toward Christianity is well documented. Tragically, Iraq is another example of a country where the government does not tolerate Christians or other religious minorities."