Egypt: Update

Written by Super User 22 Aug 2013

Many in Egypt’s Christian ministry are appalled at the misinterpretations of the situation in Egypt being reported by normally balanced international media like the BBC. They are portraying Muslim Brotherhood as the victims of injustice. Prior to the attack on the camp leaders in the Muslim Brotherhood warned, ‘if it’s broken up Christians would be attacked.’ Immediately before and after Morsi's removal his supporters repeatedly blamed Christians for the protests that led to his removal. In sermons across the country imams called for Christians to be attacked. Since Mr Morsi's removal Islamists have painted black X's on Christian shops to mark them for arson and angry mobs have attacked churches and Christians in their homes. Leaflets have been left at Christian homes and businesses demanding them to leave or else face reprisals. Church services have been cancelled either through fear or because the buildings are too damaged. see also: http://www.christiantoday.com/article/egypt.churches.cancelling.services.for.fear.of.attack/33642.htm

Pray: for God to protect and encourage all those living in fear and uncertainty. Ask Him to comfort all who have lost loved ones. (Is.61:2-3)

More: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2013/august-web-only/egypt-christians-support-military-eviction-morsi-protesters.html

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