05-15-2009, 22:03
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Muslim Persecution of Christians
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05-16-2009, 08:00
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No doubt.
There is some ethnic cleansing going on right now, conducted by the peaceful followers of Islam, and the media isn't saying Jack about it.
TR
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05-16-2009, 17:51
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
No doubt.
There is some ethnic cleansing going on right now, conducted by the peaceful followers of Islam, and the media isn't saying Jack about it.
TR
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TR,
That's not what's worrying me about what's going on in the Muslim countries.... 
It's what's going on in "our country" I'm concerned about..... 
GB TFS 
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05-18-2009, 19:29
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Originally Posted by greenberetTFS
TR,
That's not what's worrying me about what's going on in the Muslim countries....
It's what's going on in "our country" I'm concerned about.....
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both of them concern me...but it's a dilemma. After all, persecution only confirms what's been written. So, if they have truly counted the cost and are willing to pay the price, do they really need or want help?
Sometime ago in a distant past, I played in a fund-raising orchestra in what's left of a church after being burnt in a city-wide riot targeting Christians and ethnic minority. Flashbacks to those days always put me in a contemplative mood:
- From a pragmatic/pratical standpoints, what's the big deal...if one values life, family, wants to live on to raise the kids and see them grow etc. then convert to Islam and keep on living, or move out. Evolve or perish...
- Then I realize it's more than just choosing a belief system, it is an exercise of freedom. The willingness to face persecution to the point of death shows true dedication (or pure stupidity to some) and is admirable, IMHO, especially when the faith does not involve having others die to grant entrance to the good version of after life.
- Finally, there's always: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot.
I am thankful in good 'ol USA (so far), that freedom has not been tempered heavily. The trend is definitely worrisome, so I'm with you greenberetTFS
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05-18-2009, 19:54
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I suppose if you have years of history and tendencies you are not going to change easily, especially with a radical religion. I am very glad that I am not dealing with radical muslims here in the Balkans. I heard recently from a local that an outsider came to prayer and started trying to provoke anti-Westerners and anti-American thoughts. The Imam cast him out never to return to his mosque.
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06-13-2009, 13:42
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Why is there no shortage of stories like this??? 
Christian Man Raped, Murdered for Refusing to Convert to Islam, Family Says
Saturday, June 13, 2009
A young Christian man was raped and brutally murdered in Pakistan for refusing to convert to Islam, and police are doing nothing about it, the victim's brother and minister told FOXNews.com.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,526126,00.html
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