Christians Continue to Be Persecuted in Iraq

Today , The Daily Star is reporting the latest concerning the plight of Christians in Baghdad.  The prayer of the Christians is for safety, peace and stability to return to Iraq so that they call all live in peace.

The Christian's in Iraq are a very small minority and are continuing to be targeted by Militant Muslims .  The article states,

Militant groups such as Al-Qaeda and its front organization, the so-called Islamic State of Iraq, are targeting Christians on purely sectarian grounds, accusing them of siding with the "Crusader" US forces.

There are reports that in parts of Baghdad and Mosul, some imams have issued edicts ordering the death or conversion of Christians who refuse to flee.

However despite the persecution the saints continue to stand.

"Our future is in the hands of God, but we know and see there is a hellish scheme to expel Christians from Iraq and the Middle East. I hope this will not happen. Christianity was born in these countries so how could we leave them? We have martyrs these days," the archbishop said.

"Many priests have been kidnapped and slaughtered. Terrorists are compelling Christians to convert to Islam or be killed ... Jesus told us: 'I would send you as sheep among wolves. Don't be afraid. I am with you." - AFP