And Muslims who oppose the extremists.
Summarizing the article as confirming threats only to Christians and Jews doesn't match the content of the article.
nohero said:
And Muslims who oppose the extremists.
Summarizing the article as confirming threats only to Christians and Jews doesn't match the content of the article.
You are correct, but I was thinking of all the Christians killed over the past few months alone.
All such killing is wrong and deplorable, but I'm not going to buy your depiction of Christians as a suffering class. I don't even understand why you find classifying yourself that way to be appealing.
Well,now, the recent PBS link evaporated
I work on getting some of the many, many examples of Christians being persecuted and killed for their faith.
Fortunately I am free to practice my faith in America, but witnessing what is happening to fellow Christians around the world is certainly my concern --and should be a concern for everyone who believes in freedom of religion.
I'm concerned about all of humanity. What is happening to Christians at the hands of ISIS is deplorable. What is happening to other Muslims at the hands of ISIS is equally as deplorable. What is happening pretty much to everyone who does not join ISIS is deplorable. ISIS itself can be destroyed but as long as they can promise a better life than we can, we'll never beat their ideology.
ridski said:
I'm concerned about all of humanity. What is happening to Christians at the hands of ISIS is deplorable. What is happening to other Muslims at the hands of ISIS is equally as deplorable. What is happening pretty much to everyone who does not join ISIS is deplorable. ISIS itself can be destroyed but as long as they can promise a better life than we can, we'll never beat their ideology.
Can the promise of the gift of 7 virgins in the afterlife,or whatever their paradise is called , be the driving force to convince followers to slash and burn their way across the Middle East?
Every time I think about the 23 young Christian men, dressed in orange jumpsuits, and kneeling in a long row awaiting their own beheadings, I shiver and ask myself if I would deny my faith to avoid such a ghastly death?
What could we possibly offer ISIS adherents to appease their destructive mindset?
Dignity in the face of persecution..
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench/2015/05/words-the-world-needs-to-hear/?hootPostID=affddd3afa5601c668bac9fc7587e923
The nun who inspired the film "Dead Man Walking" in the news again...
http://www.cruxnow.com/faith/2015/05/09/could-sister-helen-prejean-sway-marathon-bomber-jurors/
I would love if this thread looked more at pope Francis and was less political. I understand this focus you are trying to bring IM80 yet there is nothing I feel I can do about it. Catholicism is a beautiful religion to me. I know there are many first communions being performed around the world now that we are in the month of May. I am going to search my best to share with you the beauty of young children first being brought to the wonders of sharing Christ's love. So amazing. Feel free to contribute as well.
Here are two of mine I liked. The first one is because it expresses how holy I felt. The second one is because I too was only 7.
I can understand your sentiments completely, however, Catholics and Christians are suffering because of their faith all over the world. Reality forces us to face evil. Our faith can keep us strong.
This photo was taken in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary which was on Parker Ave. at the time. The boy in the navy blazer on his First Communion Day, surrounded by his grandparents, his sister and brother (3/31/2014), and, peeking out on the left, is his baby brother!
Wonderful days and blessed memories.
Reality also has us face the beauty of our religion. We can retain the love we experience and share it with others. Christians facing evil is not a lone activity. We do have our faith and God is with us. I refuse to be politically motivated to be fearful. I just watched an episode of Anthony Bourdain in with the *****es in Punjab, India. I was fearful of them as a people until I saw their temples and how they chose to protect themselves, their loved ones and their country. My understanding of Christianity comes from such a place. I refuse to be fearful of another people due to politics.
Pope Francie and Castro...
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/11/world/europe/raul-castro-meets-with-pope-francis-at-vatican.html?ref=todayspaper
ridski said:
... http://www.christianpost.com/news/they-accept-us-as-we-are-christians-join-forces-with-muslim-group-hezbollah-to-fight-isis-in-lebanon-138975/
(trying to get the link live... might not work)
H'mm. Once I got the link to work it said page not found.
http://www.christianpost.com/news/they-accept-us-as-we-are-christians-join-forces-with-muslim-group-hezbollah-to-fight-isis-in-lebanon-138975/
This link works.
Encouraging a two state solution ...
http://cnstopstories.com/2015/05/13/vatican-palestine-accord-supports-two-state-solution/
I am holding my breath to see how Israel responds to that news about the Vatican recognizing the Palestinian state. A bold move.
Saw this about the "everydayness" of life from the Friars at Graymoor. Beautifully expressed message.
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