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Iraqi Chaldean Archbishop Found Dead

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“The Pope was praying in solidarity with the people of Iraq, and particularly its small Christian community, at this time when unjustifiable violence continues to rage throughout the country.

Iraqi Christian & Muslim Leaders Call for Release of Kidnapped Archbishop

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The Chaldean community has been negotiating with the kidnappers for the release of archbishop Faraj Rahho.Mourners stand around the coffin of Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul Paulos Faraj Rahho’s guard, killed by gunmen, during his funeral in church in Mosul, 390 km (240miles) northwest of Baghdad, February 28,2008.

Iran Lashes Out at "Christian Zionists" At Friday Prayers

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Iranian Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani lashed out at the “Christian Zionists” today at Friday Prayers in Tehran.Iranian Fars News reported:Addressing a large congregation of worshippers on Tehran University Campus here on Friday, Emami Kashani noted the speech made by the US president several days earlier, and said, “We should see what is going on in the world…and what goals enemies of Islam are pursuing.” He touched on the US Congress ratification of a war budget despite the country’s ailing economy, and said, “Despite all the crimes committed by the US and the Jewish and Christian Zionism in the world, the US president does not feel ashamed and has demanded the Congress to ratify more budget for war and bloodshed.” …Emami Kashani condemned Bush’s deceitful claims that pressure on Iran for stopping uranium enrichment aimed at restoration of peace and security in the region.

Pakistani Christian Boy Abducted & Sold For Body Parts

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A Pakistani Christian boy, Francis Nadeen, was abducted and sold for his body parts in December according to his family.The 15 year-old was abducted from his home last month by neighboring villagers.Asia News and ROP reported:Mar Balochan (AsiaNews) – Trafficking in human organs might be behind the recent spate of disappearances reported in and around Sangla Hill, a village in Punjab’s Nankanna district.

Obama's Pastor: "Clinton Treats Blacks Like Monica Lewinsky"

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While Hillary was posing in the front of another Black Christian Church this past Sunday, Obama’s pastor was preaching at the pulpit.The Baltimore Sun and Sweetness and Light reported:On Sunday morning – amid intensified crossfire between Sen.

Bomb Blast Targeting US Officials in Beirut Kills 4

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At least 4 people were killed when a bomb exploded in a Christian neighborhood of Beirut today.Lebanese soldiers and rescue workers work at the site of a bomb blast in a northern Beirut suburb.

Barack Obama's Cousin Leads Opposition In Violent Kenya

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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga and Barack Obama are cousins.In an interview with Reuters, Odinga said Barack called him twice one day last week to express his concern over the violent situation in Kenya since Odinga lost the elections.

Christmas Eve- Programs To Watch If You Get the Chance

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The angel riel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin”s name was Mary.And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women.

Hopeful Signs for the Iraqi Christian Community

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Amy Procter has encouraging news on the Christian community in Iraq.Catholic seminarians pose for a photo at their seminary in Ankawa, Iraq.Amy Procter posted this on the persecuted Iraqi Christian Church:Gateway, I was able to make an appeal to my Parish Council here at my Parish on Fort Leavenworth and we’ve been approved for a Designated Offering for the Seminary in Ankawa, Iraq, which you linked to in your post.

6,000 Sunnis Join Largest Ever Security Pact With US in Iraq

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An historic security agreement was signed today in Iraq…6,000 Sunnis signed on to weed out the remaining insurgents in their communities.In this photo released by the U.S Air Force, Sunni tribal leaders congratulate each other after signing a security pact in Hawija, 240 kilometers (150 miles) north of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Nov.

Iraq Celebrates New Cardinal – Papal Ceremony Carried Live on TV

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Iraqi television even skipped the Muslim midday call to prayer in order to keep transmitting the proceedings.New cardinal Patriarch Emmanuel III Delly of Iraq waves as he leaves at the end of a Consistory ceremony at the Vatican November 24, 2007.

How Sweet… Saudi King Gives Pontiff a Sword

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Slice and Dice…The perfect gift for every Christian religious leader on your list.Do you suppose the Holy Father got a bit nervous after he opened the box?Considering the Kingdom just whacked off three heads earlier this month you couldn’t blame Benedict XVI if he was a bit skittish.Pope Benedict XVI (R) receives a sword from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah during their meeting at the Vatican November 6, 2007.

Two Christians Killed After Sheik Calls For Jihad On TV

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Two Christians were murdered in northern Nigeria after an Islamic sheik called for violent jihad during his broadcasts on local television.One Christian was killed with a sword- one Christian was beaten with clubs.ROP and Compass Direct reported: KADUNA, Nigeria, October 22 (Compass Direct News) – One man has been killed with a sword and another bludgeoned to death in this city in central northern Nigeria following Muslim leaders’ appeal to wage violent jihad against youthful Christians.

Iranian Christian Couple Whipped For Attending Sermon

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The couple was whipped right at home.The couple had committed the crime of attending a home based Christian service.Iran Focus and Farsi Christian News reported:Christian couple were flogged in Iran for participating in an “underground Church”, an Iranian Christian group said in a report on its website earlier this week.The unnamed couple were arrested on September 21, 2005, the report said, adding that a Revolutionary Court reviewed their case in July 2007.Even though the couple had decided to marry seven years ago, the country’s marriage laws – which prohibit the union of ex-Muslims and members of other religious minorities – prevented them from obtaining a certificate of marriage.The report said that the woman was born a Christian in an Assyrian-Iranian family and the man was a convert to Christianity prior to getting married.The court ruled that both the man and the woman were Mortad, a description of someone who has committed apostasy by leaving Islam.The last time the wife was present there to make a signature, one of the agents (who was called Haj Agha, a clergy man) sexually abused her.

Nasrallah Blames Israel for Lebanese Assassinations

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Nasrallah blames the Jews.A car bomb killed Anti-Syrian Christian leader Antoine Ghanem on Wednesday September 19, 2007.It wasn’t the first assassination in Lebanon since the country declared freedom from Syria in 2005.

Bangladesh "Cat" Cartoon Riles Muslims in Nigeria- 10 Dead

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Cat Cartoon Causes Carnage…Rampaging Muslims have killed 10 Christians, injured 61 others, destroyed 9 churches and displaced more than 500 people in northern Nigeria -Front.An offensive “cat” cartoon published in Bangladesh and “Jesus” written on a chalkboard caused Muslims to raze churches and murder 10 Christians in Nigeria.Children of a murdered Christian in Nigeria.

Prominent Christian Stabbed & Shot Dead in Hamastan

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Months ago his Christian library was burned to the ground by Islamists angry over the Mohammad cartoons.This weekend Rami Khader Ayyad was shot and stabbed to death in Gaza.He was martyred because of his Christian faith.Palestinian mourners gather around the body of Rami Khader Ayyad in a church during his funeral in Gaza City, Sunday, Oct.

Lebanon Lays to Rest Another Anti-Syrian Politician

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A car bomb killed Anti-Syrian Christian leader Antoine Ghanem on Wednesday.It wasn’t the first assassination in Lebanon since the country declared freedom from Syria in 2005.There were several other brave Lebanese anti-Syrian politicians who were murdered before Antoine Ghanem:Rafik Hariri -February 14, 2005Samir Kassir -June 2, 2005George Hawi -June 21, 2005May Chidiac (attempted assassination) -September 25, 2005Gebran Ghassan Tueni -December 12, 2005Pierre Amin Gemayel -November 21, 2006 Walid Eido -June 13, 2007Antoine Ghanem- September 19, 2007Antoine Ghanem was just the latest anti-Syrian victim.Relatives of a bodyguard of anti-Syrian Christian legislator Antoine Ghanem, from the Christian Phalange Party, mourn during a funeral in eastern Beirut September 21, 2007.

ANOTHER ASSASSINATION!!! Bomb Kills Antoine Ghanem!

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(Warning: Graphic Photos)It looks like Syria went to work in Lebanon today!(Reuters)A car bomb killed Anti-Syrian Christian leader Antoine Ghanem!Rafik Hariri -February 14, 2005Samir Kassir -June 2, 2005George Hawi -June 21, 2005May Chidiac (attempted assassination) -September 25, 2005Gebran Ghassan Tueni -December 12, 2005Pierre Amin Gemayel -November 21, 2006 Walid Eido -June 13, 2007Antoine Ghanem- September 19, 2007ANOTHER…

Christian Leaders Slam Pelosi & Reid for Abandoning Iraq

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American Christian leaders recently visited Iraq where they were told by Christians that if the US would withdraw early, it would lead to the extermination of Christians and Christianity in Iraq.A Christian Defense Coalition prayer delegation met with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Iraq on July 27, 2007.US Christian leaders slammed democratic leaders Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi for abandoning the people of Iraq.Earned Media reported:Christian Defense Coalition warns Congress that a premature withdrawal of American troops in Iraq would lead to the persecution, torture and genocide of religious minorities in that country.The group will share their concerns at a news conference and demonstration on the lower western terrace of the United States Capitol building.The coalition will also have a public display of red stained gloves, laid out on the lower Capitol terrace, symbolizing the blood of thousands of religious minorities that will be on our hands if we do not protect religious liberty in Iraq.The Christian Defense Coalition recently led a prayer delegation to Baghdad and met with Prime Minister al-Maliki with a special emphasis on religious liberty.While in Baghdad, the delegation met with Iraqi Christians leaders and were told by them if the Americans would withdraw early, it would lead to the extermination of Christians and Christianity in Iraq.Rev.

Koreans Lash Out at Christian Missionaries

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Updated and BumpedThis tombstone about says it all.One Free Korea has much more on the backlash against the Korean appeasers.A weak response to a weak response!…Koreans are lashing out at the released Christian missionaries for “forcing” the government to negotiate with the terrorists and pay them $2 million.

Iranian Gets Whippings for Driving With Bible

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An Iranian Christian was whipped after officials found a Bible and a DVD on Jesus in his car after an automobile accident.Farsi Christian News Network and Iran Focus reported today on the brutal lashings an Iranian Christian received after crashing into Iranian security guards: Iranian authorities in Tehran lashed a man on his back earlier this year for having a bible in his car, an Iranian Christian group said in a report on its website on Friday.

Taliban Kills South Korean Hostage- Dumps Body on Highway

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The Taliban went ahead and killed one of the male Evangelical Christian hostages from Korea.His body was dumped next to the main Kabul-Kandahar highway.A man holds a South Korean newspaper with a front page showing an image of a group of South Korean Christians posing for a commemorative photograph, taken 13 July, 2007, before leaving for Afghanistan.

BLOWOUT On "The View"… Hasselbeck Takes Down Rosie!

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** UH-OH— Leftist Bully Bludgeoned!Even mild-mannered, America-supporting, Christian Conservatives get fed up with obnoxious Leftist blathering and attacks after a while…Elisabeth Hasselbeck fired back at Rosie O’Donnell today after months of getting sand kicked in her face on The View.HotAir has the the scoop and the video linked:Ahhh…

No More Uncovered Meat!… Denmark's Little Mermaid Veiled

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Evidently, someone in Denmark agrees with Australia’s radical mufti Sheik Hilali and decided that the meat needed to be covered up…The Little Mermaid woke up in Muslim dress this morning.The morality police in Iran would be very proud.Unknown offenders put a Muslim dress and head scarf on the famed Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen early Sunday May 20 2007, police said.

Christian Publishing House Attacked in Turkey… 3 Dead!

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3 Dead at Bible Publishing House in Turkey!The attacker “slit the throats” of the 3 dead workers.Police detained a suspect following the attack at a publishing house [Reuters] At least 3 are dead after a Christian Publishing House was attacked in Turkey today.Aljazeera reported:Three people have been killed in an attack on a Turkish publishing house which prints Bibles and Christian literature, according to media reports.

The Virginia Tech Massacre Victims

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** MANY UPDATES- BUMPED ** The identities of the Virginia Tech Massacre victims are slowly being released by the authorities.

Christian Bookstore Bombed in Gaza

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A Christian bookstore and another internet cafe were bombed Sunday in Gaza.The Daily Times reported:GAZA: Bombs damaged a Christian bookstore and an Internet cafe in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian police said, with no claim of responsibility.

Liberal Blogger Meltdown Over Chocolate Jesus Removal

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Liberal bloggers are attacking prominent Catholic groups because they were forced to remove their chocolate covered Jesus mockery from public display during Holy Week.How dare Christians be offended that their religious symbols are mocked in public lobbies!How dare they not allow the open-minded liberals to desecrate Christian symbols freely!It’s free speech, dambit!The latest liberal blogger attack on the Catholic League President by NorwegianityThose liberals sure do hate men of faith!Hullabaloo says Piss Donohue:I’m sorry to have to say this because I am generally pretty tolerant of religion and try to be respectful of others’ beliefs.

Indonesian Christian School Harassed- Dorms Torched

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Radical Islamists torched the new dorms of a Christian school in a bold attack in the outskirts of Jakarta.(CSW)One of the largest Christian schools in Indonesia was attacked by Islamic militants this weekend for the second time in one week:One of the largest evangelical theology schools in Indonesia was harassed for the second time this month by a mob of more than 200 Islamic militants past weekend.Arastamar Evangelical School of Theology (SETIA), located in east Jakarta, had just suffered from an attack on Mar.

Syrians Confess to Bombing Lebanese Buses Last Month

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Four Syrians in Lebanon have confessed to bombing two buses in a Christian mountain town last month the day before a planned protest in support of the democratically elected government in Beirut.

Bus Bomb Blasts in Lebanon!

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At least three are dead from the bus bomb blasts today near the Christian mountain town of Bikfaya, the ancestral home of the Gemayel family, a prominent political Christian family in Lebanon.

Catholics Organize Massive Protest Over Edwards Bloggers

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Catholics and religious organizations are organizing and they’re not going to hold back on the vile comments made by Leftist bloggers Amanda Marcotte and Melissa McEwan- …Nothing will be censored!The Catholic League and several other organizations such as the “Fidelis” and the “Blue Dog Democrats” have joined to protest the “incredible double standard that exists regarding bigotry in American life” that was ignited this week by the hiring of two controversial anti-Christian bloggers by John Edwards.The Catholic League put out this press release this morning: “Over the next week, we will contact hundreds of organizations throughout the nation informing them of the kind of people that John Edwards is proud to have on his payroll.

Outrage as Turkish Police Seen Posing With Hrant Dink's Killer

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A storm is brewing in Turkey after the media showed images of the teenage murder suspect posing with the Turkish flag and police officers after his arrest for the murder of editor Hrant Dink.The Orthodox Christian editor of the Agos paper, Dink angered Turkish nationalists with repeated assertions that the mass killings of Armenians during the early 20th century was genocide.

11 Iraqis With Fake Papers Held in Mexico

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Wasn’t it just yesterday that ABC reported that al Qaeda in Iraq considered slipping terrorists into the United States to pull off another attack similar in scale to 9-11?Mexico arrested 11 Iraqis yesterday heading into California with fake papers.The AP reported this today:Eleven Iraqis carrying false passports and heading to California were arrested at Monterrey’s airport, immigration officials said Monday.

Opposition Strikes Lebanon! Clashes & Casualties Reported!

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The situation in Lebanon has gone from bad to worse!From Beirut to the Beltway describes the scene:Future TV is reporting that Hizbullah is bussing people from outside Beirut to predominantly Sunni neighborhood, especially Tarik Jdeedeh.

Hezbollah Protests, Business Leaders Strike in Lebanon

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Hezbollah Shia supporters protested what they said were insults against Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah at the funeral of an assassinated anti-Syrian minister Pierre Gemayel earlier in the day by blocking the road to the airport on Thursday night.Lebanese Shi’ite Muslims protest in the street in Beirut suburbs November 23, 2006.

Turkish Boy Meant to Shoot Jesus Icon When He Murdered Priest

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He had knelt down to pray shortly before celebrating the Mass in the little Santa Maria Catholic Church of Trabzon, in the north of Turkey, on the Black Sea, when a young man shot him in the back twice with a pistol, shouting out “Allah Akbar” (God is great.) The death of Father Andrea SantoroFebruary 5, 2006TLDN.org Now that young 16 year old boy claims he was trying to shoot a Jesus icon on the wall when he shot two rounds into the back of Father Santaro while screaming “Allah Akbar”!!ADN Kronos reports:”I meant to shout ‘Allah-u Aqbar’ (Allah is Great) and frighten the priest by shooting the Jesus icon on the wall.