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ISIS gives Iraq Christians 'one week' to convert or die
Christian Today ^ | 8/26/2014 | Charlene Adams

Posted on 08/26/2014 7:06:42 PM PDT by markomalley

Islamic militant terrorists ISIS is giving non-muslims in Iraq three options: leave, convert or die.

A WorldWatch Monitor report tells the personal account of Iraqi Christian Mikha Qasha.

In August, WWM reported that Qasha, an elderly paralytic, was moved from his home in Qaraqosh after ISIS members threatened him with weapons giving him one week to leave, convert to Islam or "face the sword."

Qasha eventually found his grandson and was taken to Ankawa, Iraq, the predominantly Christian suburb in the province of Erbil.

ISIS has reportedly been giving the ultimatum since the group took over Mosul, the capital of the Nineveh providence in northern Iraq, in June.

The group also threatened to impose a "special tax" on Iraqi Christians. Thousands of Christians left Mosul in July after the group gave the ultimatum saying that if they did comply there would be 'nothing for them but the sword."

Of the 3,500 Christians living in Mosul, WWM reports that about 25 of them decided to remain in Mosul. Since then, nine have converted to Islam and the others are paying an Islamic tax for non-muslims called jizya.

Later on, ISIS demanded an immediate decision by the small group of Iraqi Christians, and they are now giving all non-muslims one week to decide.

The United Nations launched a major aid operation Aug. 20 providing tents and other goods to Erbil via land, air and sea.

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, told WWM that Christian persecution in Iraq is "off the scale."

Welby said that the members of the terrorist group are "particularly savage" and "the international community must document the human rights abuses in northern Iraq so that the perpetrators can later be prosecuted."

Some non-muslim refugees have found refuge in an Ankawa refugee camp.

WWM reports that a group of church workers are currently helping more than 360 families staying in Erbil. Of the families, 216 live in the church's courtyard. The group serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to more than a thousand people every day.


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To: markomalley
Obama concerned


21 posted on 08/26/2014 8:14:36 PM PDT by MuttTheHoople (Ob)
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To: markomalley
Jesus gives ISIS a lifetime to repent, or be judged by His children they martyred and damned to Hell for all eternity.


22 posted on 08/26/2014 8:17:55 PM PDT by MuttTheHoople (Ob)
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To: markomalley

Of course all of us are well aware of the persecution of Christians because Obama has been telling us about it for the last 2 weeks.

He is “horrified” and will see that something is done.

(Mega sarcasm)

.


23 posted on 08/26/2014 8:23:12 PM PDT by Mears
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To: MuttTheHoople

We have to fight this war in the spirit, these evil men are empowered by satan,

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)” 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Take this authority and claim it:

“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19

“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Revelation 14:12

“I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them; Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.” Daniel 7:21-22


24 posted on 08/26/2014 8:34:34 PM PDT by captmar-vell
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To: markomalley

thx 0bama


25 posted on 08/26/2014 8:38:45 PM PDT by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: markomalley

oh but this isn’t REAL islam. /s

no, THIS IS the real islam.


26 posted on 08/26/2014 11:09:36 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: markomalley

This is so confusing. So which is it, a “special tax” or the sword? Can’t the IS make up their minds? Who’s running their accounting department?

Is this another one of those “you can keep your religion” -type broken promises?

Perhaps if we kafirs sign up for electronic auto-pay they’ll give us a discount on the tax?

Or perhaps if we pay quarterly, ahead of time, we can get a discount?

Or if we make less than four times the poverty level?

Oh forget it, let’s just send in the B-52s and kill them all.


27 posted on 08/26/2014 11:43:19 PM PDT by zipper (In Their Heart Of Hearts, Every Democrat Is A Communist.)
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To: captmar-vell

“I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years.” Revelation 20:4


28 posted on 08/27/2014 2:20:11 AM PDT by BwanaNdege ( "Our Emperor may have no clothes, but doesn't he have a wonderful tan" - MSM)
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To: Fungi

Shows that Americans will lock and load instead.


29 posted on 08/27/2014 6:58:13 AM PDT by Biggirl (“Go, do not be afraid, and serve”-Pope Francis)
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To: captmar-vell

Got to do both, fight in the spirit and in the physical.


30 posted on 08/27/2014 6:59:22 AM PDT by Biggirl (“Go, do not be afraid, and serve”-Pope Francis)
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