Christianity 'close to extinction' in Middle East
Christianity 'close to extinction' in Middle East
Christianity faces being wiped out of the "biblical heartlands" in the Middle East because of mounting persecution of worshippers, according to a new report
The most common threat to Christians abroad is militant Islam Photo: ALAMY
By Edward Malnick
The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9762745/Christianity-close-to-extinction-in-Middle-East.html
December 23, 2012
The study warns that Christians suffer greater hostility across the world than any other religious group.
And it claims politicians have been "blind" to the extent of violence faced by Christians in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
The most common threat to Christians abroad is militant Islam, it says, claiming that oppression in Muslim countries is often ignored because of a fear that criticism will be seen as "racism".
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Christianity faces being wiped out of the "biblical heartlands" in the Middle East because of mounting persecution of worshippers, according to a new report
The most common threat to Christians abroad is militant Islam Photo: ALAMYBy Edward Malnick
The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9762745/Christianity-close-to-extinction-in-Middle-East.html
December 23, 2012
The study warns that Christians suffer greater hostility across the world than any other religious group.
And it claims politicians have been "blind" to the extent of violence faced by Christians in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
The most common threat to Christians abroad is militant Islam, it says, claiming that oppression in Muslim countries is often ignored because of a fear that criticism will be seen as "racism".
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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