Posted on 12/28/2011 5:56:20 PM PST by raptor22
Islamofascism: Scores of Christians attending Catholic mass in Nigerian churches were slaughtered in their pews by massive bomb blasts on Christmas Day. While decried as "un-Islamic," a frightening number of Muslims believe the bombings are justified.
The year that began with a New Year's attack on an Egyptian Coptic Christian Church that killed 21 worshippers is ending with attacks on two Nigerian churches that killed 35 and injured at least 57.
While such attacks are officially condemned, they are part of a campaign of violence and suicide bombings for which 34% of Nigerian respondents in a Pew Global Attitudes Project poll last year expressed support.
The first explosion occurred Sunday as Christmas service was ending at St. Theresa's Church in Madalla near the Nigerian capital of Abuja. Some 35 people were murdered and 57 injured in the attack for which a radical Muslim sect known as Boko Haram, which translates to "Western education is a sin," claimed responsibility.
Another blast occurred at a church in the central city of Jos, where last year at least 32 people were killed and more than 70 wounded in three bombings targeting Christian areas on Christmas Eve.
Jos is located roughly on the divide between Muslim north and Christian south. Sharia law was introduced in 12 northern states, where most Nigerian Muslims live, a decade ago.
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Haven’t heard a word of criticism from our “Christian” congresscritters, Mitt and Newt yet except from Governor Perry.
32 people were killed and more than 70 wounded in three bombings targeting Christian areas on Christmas Eve.
Happy HOLIDAYS?
Love the reference to Mark Steyn’s use of verbatim quotes and drawing obvious conclusions. Of course, he was taken to court over it. I believe he was acquitted of the charges...barely.
Moderate islam in action. Where’s the hildabeast in her quest for “human rights” that she is always so highly praised for?
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