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Syrian village is 'liberated' by rebels... who then forced Christians to convert to Islam
Daily Mail ^ | September 8, 2013 | Mail Foreign Service

Posted on 09/09/2013 5:21:10 AM PDT by NotYourAverageDhimmi

Terrified Christians claim Syrian rebels ordered them to convert to Islam on pain of death when they ‘liberated’ their ancient village.

Opposition forces, including fighters linked to Al Qaeda, gained temporary control of the Christian village of Maaloula after fighting with regime forces.

The reports have reignited fears about western support for the rebel groups, which are increasingly being infiltrated by Islamic extremists.

One Maaloula resident said the rebels, many of whom had beards and shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is great), attacked Christian homes and churches shortly after moving into the village. 

‘They shot and killed people. I heard gunshots and then I saw three bodies lying in the middle of a street in the old quarters of the village. Where is President Obama to see what has befallen us?’

Another Christian resident said: ‘I saw the militants grabbing five villagers and threatening them and saying, “Either you convert to Islam, or you will be beheaded”.’

Another said one church had been torched, and gunmen stormed into two other churches and robbed them.

The beautiful mountain village, 25 miles from Damascus, is one of the few places in the world where residents still use the ancient language of Aramaic, which was spoken by Jesus and his disciples.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: maaloula; maalulu; putinsbuttboys; syria

1 posted on 09/09/2013 5:21:10 AM PDT by NotYourAverageDhimmi
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To: NotYourAverageDhimmi
One of the main reasons JugEars wants to support the rebels.

Destruction of Christianity.

2 posted on 09/09/2013 5:24:20 AM PDT by Redleg Duke ("Madison, Wisconsin is 30 square miles surrounded by reality.", L. S. Dryfus)
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To: Redleg Duke

> One of the main reasons JugEars wants to support the rebels.
Destruction of Christianity.

That’s what the AntiChrist does.


3 posted on 09/09/2013 5:26:18 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: Redleg Duke

And these are the people who we intend to back? 90% of Americans from all walks are telling this idiot of a president to back off and stop the rhetoric, and we wake up this morning, and he’s doubling down.


4 posted on 09/09/2013 5:27:16 AM PDT by nikos1121 (“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Alexander Pope (1688-1744) English poet)
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To: Redleg Duke

And these are the people who we intend to back? 90% of Americans from all walks are telling this idiot of a president to back off and stop the rhetoric, and we wake up this morning, and he’s doubling down.

The absolute worst president in the history of this country. Can’t wait to hear what Hillary is going to say.


5 posted on 09/09/2013 5:34:49 AM PDT by nikos1121 (“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Alexander Pope (1688-1744) English poet)
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To: NotYourAverageDhimmi
Do Christians outside of American shun the possession of weapons for self defense?

Are there no armed Christian militia in the region to fight back?

6 posted on 09/09/2013 5:35:16 AM PDT by DTogo (High time to bring back The Sons of Liberty !!)
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To: NotYourAverageDhimmi

The religion of peace spreading yet again the warmth and kindness as their messenger did over 1300 yrs ago...what filth!


7 posted on 09/09/2013 5:35:26 AM PDT by BCW (Book - http://babylonscovertwar.com/index.html)
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To: NotYourAverageDhimmi

John McCain assures us they are just thanking God. Nothing to worry about here.


8 posted on 09/09/2013 5:44:45 AM PDT by Truth2012
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To: NotYourAverageDhimmi

9 posted on 09/09/2013 5:46:07 AM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: jsanders2001

Just remember there are many Anti-Christs. Hillary, John, Harry Reid. Pelosi, they are all the spirit of the anti-Christ. The entire progressive movement is the anti-Christ.


10 posted on 09/09/2013 5:46:16 AM PDT by Truth2012
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To: DTogo
As I recall, during Lebenon's Civil War, there were "Christian Militias" that the media condemned.

The Jews and the Christians better link up, because they are facing the Muslims and the Liberals who are both anti-Semetics, cut from the same fouled cloth.

11 posted on 09/09/2013 5:47:39 AM PDT by Redleg Duke ("Madison, Wisconsin is 30 square miles surrounded by reality.", L. S. Dryfus)
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To: Redleg Duke
The Jews and the Christians better link up

Indeed they had better! I wonder if Israel is covertly doing anything to help Christians in Syria and/or Egypt.

12 posted on 09/09/2013 5:51:40 AM PDT by DTogo (High time to bring back The Sons of Liberty !!)
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To: NotYourAverageDhimmi

They’re lucky to be alive and practice that Voodoo cult.

Usually the bored Islamicists like to kill about 20 people before lunch time siesta, take a nice camel dung in pita lunch break and resume the killing in the afternoon, when the heat is less excessive.


13 posted on 09/09/2013 6:23:38 AM PDT by Netz
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To: DTogo

The Jews and the Christians better link up
Indeed they had better! I wonder if Israel is covertly doing anything to help Christians in Syria and/or Egypt.

Israel linked up with Christian militias in the late 1970’s in Southern Lebanon and formed a buffer force called the “South Lebanese Army”. They also took in wounded Christians (and Muslims) into what they called the “Good Fence” area (on the Israeli-Lebanese border near Metulla)for aiding the refugees and wounded.

Israel is even taking in wounded Syrians from the Golan heights area and treating them in Israeli hospitals.

The Arabs have no record of ever helping Israeli wounded in a quick and efficient manner. Nor can they be expected to do so given thier horrible upbringings.

I am sure a wounded Syrian returning back to their sh*thole in Damasacus after having their life saved in Israel will tell their friends how the Barbarian Israelis tortured them...


14 posted on 09/09/2013 6:30:34 AM PDT by Netz
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To: NotYourAverageDhimmi

Sons of Obama


15 posted on 09/09/2013 6:56:56 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: Truth2012

> Just remember there are many Anti-Christs. Hillary, John, Harry Reid. Pelosi, they are all the spirit of the anti-Christ. The entire progressive movement is the anti-Christ.

Pelosi is definitely a female AntiChrist as is Diane Feinstein and Hillary C


16 posted on 09/09/2013 6:58:05 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: NotYourAverageDhimmi

I sure hope this isn’t true. On the other hand, I don’t believe anything that comes out of Syria.


17 posted on 09/09/2013 9:08:37 AM PDT by ReaganÜberAlles
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To: ReaganÃœberAlles

It’s true. Similar incidents occur over and over in the region.


18 posted on 09/09/2013 9:14:11 AM PDT by steve86 (Some things aren't really true but you wouldn't be half surprised if they were.)
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