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Ethiopian Christians told to convert to Islam, or die
EnergyPublisher ^ | 1/29/11 | Speroforum

Posted on 01/29/2011 9:28:44 AM PST by Titus-Maximus

According to a news release from International Christian Concern (ICC) , Christians in the Ethiopian city of Besheno are being harassed and physically abused after Muslims posted notices on the doors of Christian homes warning them to convert, leave the city or face death.

Three Christian leaders were forced to flee while two Christians have been forced to convert to Islam, said the ICC report. In the Muslim majority city, the entire evangelical Christian community consists of about 30 believers.

The ICC says that Evangelist Kassa Awano remains in critical condition after Muslims attacked him on November 29, 2010. A few days after the attack, nearly 100 Muslims surrounded a vehicle carrying Christian leaders on their way to negotiate for peace with Muslim leaders. Two men, Tesema Hirego and Niggusie Denano, were seriously wounded, and the other leaders suffered minor injuries. On January 2, Muslims assaulted Temesgen Peteros with a knife after he testified about the attacks on these Christians in court.

Christians in Besheno have been targeted by Muslims for many years. On May 21, 2004, Muslims murdered the 7 year-old daughter of Evangelist Tesfaye Hobe. Muslims continuously attack Christians for listening to Christian songs and watching Christian videos.

“We ask for our constitutional right [to freedom of religion] to be respected. We want this inhumane act to stop. We are unable to live in our own city due to the inhumane acts,” one of the Christian leaders who fled the city told ICC.

The ICC report said "The local Muslim officials of the city refuse to protect the Christians. The officials ignore their appeals for justice, declining repeated requests for the building of a place of worship and a cemetery. On January 19, a Christian mother was forced to bury her deceased daughter in...

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To: Terry Mross
"“Islam is a peaceful religion.” - George W. Bush"

Indeed it is, as long as you happen to be Muslim yourself. Anybody else.....fuggedaboutit.

41 posted on 01/29/2011 1:15:29 PM PST by Wonder Warthog
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To: Prokopton

Thank you for making my point. The original statements were meaningless. One cannot judge a religion based on the actions of its adherents, unless you consider Christianity violent because its adherents have killed in Christ’s name.

And note that your syllogism is logically valid, but not necessarily true. Many would take issue with the minor premise.* Therefore, that is the point of debate to be addressed.

*I’m not saying that I do.


42 posted on 01/29/2011 1:26:15 PM PST by Gondring (Paul Revere would have been flamed as a naysayer troll and told to go back to Boston.)
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To: GreyFriar

This is Islam.


43 posted on 01/29/2011 2:43:50 PM PST by zot
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44 posted on 01/29/2011 3:39:52 PM PST by SJackson (In wine there is wisdom, In beer there is freedom, In water there is bacteria.)
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46 posted on 01/29/2011 3:43:03 PM PST by SJackson (In wine there is wisdom, In beer there is freedom, In water there is bacteria.)
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47 posted on 01/29/2011 3:43:08 PM PST by SJackson (In wine there is wisdom, In beer there is freedom, In water there is bacteria.)
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mooslims are peaceful. They bring you the ultimate peace of DEATH. Great...just great.


48 posted on 01/29/2011 3:43:59 PM PST by hal ogen (1st amendment or reeducation camp?)
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To: SJackson
Ethiopian Christians told to convert to Islam, or die

Thanks for the ping!

The silence of Muslims in America

Snips: Two honor killing trials are underway. One in Arizona and one in New York. Where are American Muslim women protesting this ghastly gender apartheid? Christians are being slaughtered in the name of Islam in Egypt, Nigeria, Indonesia. Where are the Muslims taking to the streets? When the mullahs were slaughtering the people in Iran, where were the American Muslims? And what do we hear at the idea that the brutal, bloody Muslim Brotherhood may seize power in Egypt? Nothing. The only voices we hear are those of Islamic supremacists like Muslim Brotherhood CAIR, ISNA, ICNA, et al, advancing Islamic law and imperialism.

Pakistan is executing Christians for blasphemy (more on this from Mark Durie) -- where is the outrage among the "moderates"?

49 posted on 01/29/2011 3:49:18 PM PST by MamaDearest
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To: dragonblustar

I not only pray for their safety but their salvation as well; they’re going to need it. In my humble opinion, the anti-Christ has already been here and gone, and he left his message to his followers clearly written in the Quran.


50 posted on 01/30/2011 12:43:37 PM PST by Marauder ("I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just" -- Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Titus-Maximus
We sure don't combat it by allowing more Muslims to immigrate here.

I want our immigration policy to return to pre-1965.

Let's undo Ted Kennedey's shameful legacy, and open our doors to refugees from religious persecution.

That would NOT be Muslims.

51 posted on 01/30/2011 1:24:00 PM PST by happygrl
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To: omega4179

That’s the banner of Dhimmitude!


52 posted on 01/30/2011 1:25:18 PM PST by happygrl
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To: Joe 6-pack

That’s what I’m talkin’ about!


53 posted on 01/30/2011 1:27:00 PM PST by happygrl
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To: Marauder
In my humble opinion, the anti-Christ has already been here and gone, and he left his message to his followers clearly written in the Quran.

That's my theory as well.

It's not for nothing that Mohammed is called "the Prophet" ( definitely a False One).

54 posted on 01/30/2011 1:43:26 PM PST by happygrl
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To: SJackson

Advice to Ethiopian Christians: I know you live in a poor, third world country. Arms are hard to come by. So collect metal. Broken pieces of rebar, hubcaps, nails, screws, wire, anything metal. Next, get a large hammer and an anvil, and lots and lots of firewood. You’d be amazed with what you can forge in your own backyard, without too much skill and only a little bit of dedication and effort. Whatever you do fashion, though, keep it handy. These are bullies. Turn the other cheek some other time. The greatest kindness you can do a bully is to kick the snot out of him and chase him away.


55 posted on 01/30/2011 2:30:54 PM PST by Eleutheria5 (End the occupation. Annex today.)
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