Monday, February 14, 2011

West cannot understand risk of 'Islamization,' Iraqi archbishop warns

Tribulation Times


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 February 15, 2011 

(Mat 5:10-12) Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake: Be glad and rejoice for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.
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CNS: West cannot understand risk of 'Islamization,' Iraqi archbishop warns

STATFOR COMMENTARY: Egypt: The Distance Between Enthusiasm and Reality
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HEADLINE: Copts wary of Egypt's uncertain future

Father George Nakhil, who leads the St Demiana and St Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Punchbowl, in Sydney's southwest, concedes he was very worried when he learned Mr Mubarak had ceded power.

"I didn't celebrate when I heard the news, I was sceptical - that is the truth," Father Nakhil said.

"You need to understand the Copts have our own problems and agenda in Egypt.

"Many Egyptian Muslims are moderate, this is true, but we have been discriminated against, by the government but also by other Muslims.

"We are not represented sufficiently in senior jobs, in policing, in the military, in the number of ministers.

"And there is so much uncertainty now about what will happen: of course people are fearful.

"When (Mubarak) announced he would leave in September, the church supported that transition in power to a truly democratic state. But it's chaos now.

"Who is running the show? How do we know the Copts will be treated appropriately?" 

CNS: Priest wonders if Egypt will be better for Christians with Mubarak gone

FIRST THINGS: What Happens to Egypt's Christians After Mubarak?

CHRISTIANITY TODAY: Egypt's Christians After Mubarak

FACTBOX: Reaction to fall of Mubarak around Middle East   

Ladder of Divine Ascent excerpt: Step 28- "On holy and blessed prayer"

4. When you are going to stand before the Lord, let the garment of your soul be woven throughout with the thread of obliviousness to wrongs. Otherwise, prayer will bring you no benefit.


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