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Author of Saudi Curriculums Advocates Slavery ("Slavery is a part of Islam," prominent scholar says)
Saudi Information Agency
Nov. 7, 2003
Ali Al-Ahmed
Posted on 11/09/2003 1:36:09 PM EST by Alouette
Leading government cleric Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan is the author of the religious books currently used to teach 5 million Saudi students, both within the and in Saudi schools aboard – including those in the Washington, D.C. metro area. “Slavery is a part of Islam,” he says in the tape, adding: “Slavery is part of jihad, and jihad will remain as long there is Islam.”

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Worshippers slain by Islamic Terrorists during Church Service
www.persecution.org
Poso, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
12/03/2003
International Christian Concern
Posted on 12/04/2003 10:40:27 PM EST by miltonim
The Christians had been in a prayer service...when the terrorists broke in and started firing. Two men, Ruslam (32) and Arifin (28) died on the spot. They were shot several times each, in front of the congregation and their families, leaving their young wives and children in shock. Another man, Moda (37) was shot in the face and and back is fighting for his life. Two others were wounded and survived, Sandra Tengker, the pastor’s wife and Yulmin (23)
Another attack occurred.... “Kilo Trans was attacked...by 20 well-armed and well-trained gunmen shooting wildly into the houses,” ... Two men died, two others were wounded.

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Christmas for Iraqi Christians: Three bombs and a Fatal Shooting (persecution)
December 2003

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Arab-Jewish Refugees. Source: "From Time Immemorial" by Joan Peters

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EGYPT: Christian Centre Attacked by Army This Morning (nun beaten by soldiers)
January 2004

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Nigeria - A Refugee's Story
January 2004

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WHY IS THE CHRISTIAN WORLD SILENT?
December 2001
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bethlehem, Lebanon, Syria, Turkmenistan
Excerpt: In January 2000, the Palestinian Authority forcefully took over the Russian Orthodox church in Jericho. In July 1997, PA para-military police burst into a monastery in Hebron, beat and dragged out the monks and nuns, injuring five monks and three nuns.

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Christians Remain In Saudi Prisons For Practicing Faith.
January 2002
Excerpt: Saudi Arabia continues to imprison Christians who are found practicing their faith.

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Pakistani Christian Murdered in His Home
April 2004
Excerpt: Investigators from the Center for Legal Aid, Assistance, and Settlement (CLAAS) believe that George's murder was in connection with the weekly prayer meetings held in his house.

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Four Christians Released from Prison; All Charges Dropped (jail for possession of bibles)
Egypt
January-April 2004
Excerpt: They had with them their Bibles and various Christian tapes, which the Naweeba district police confiscated when they were arrested

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Destruction of Devic Monastery 17-18 March 2004 (Kosovo)
Excerpt: The tomb of the famous Devic saint St. Joanikije (15 th) century was opened and the relics were burned. The holy table in the sanctuary was cut into two peaces

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Ethnic cleansing of Serbs in Pristina, March 17-18, 2004 (Kosovo)
Excerpt: Several remaining Serb homes around the church were either looted or set on fire. Old tombs of Pristina Serbs and priests were opened and their bones scattered around the little cemetery.

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Muslim mobs burn Christian homes: Attack began at 3 a.m., continued until all were destroyed
Indonesia
April 28, 2004
Excerpt: Muslim militants in eastern Indonesia burned down several hundred homes in an overnight attack on a mainly Christian area

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Burning of St. Sava church in south Mitrovica (Kosovo 17 March 2004 )(picture story)
Excerpt: Photos show arrival of the mob and KFOR soldiers who apparently did nothing to stop burning of the church and the parish home.