Egypt: Christians “Worst Fears Confirmed”

A number of weeks ago we covered the increasing number of protests and attacks against Christians in Egypt.  Coptic Christians are suffering greatly because of their faith in Christ.

Unfortunately, Christians are having their worst fears confirmed as Islamists continue to attack.  Here's a snip from an article titled Great Darkness in Egypt.

UPPER EGYPT - Maha, an Egyptian merchant in her 40s, doesn't sleep well at night. Ever since the January 25 revolution, she is experiencing a difficult period. "In the first days of the mass demonstrations against Mubarak, my mother and me couldn't even sleep because of fear," said the Christian Copt. "We didn't know what will happen to us. Ever since then, even though the general security situation in the country has stabilized, our fears were confirmed."

In recent months we have seen significant escalation in violent clashes between radical Islamists and members of the Copt minority across Egypt. It started with the lethal suicide attack in one of Alexandria's main churches in the first days of the year, even before the popular protest against Mubarak gained steam. Twenty three worshippers were murdered and some 100 were wounded.

Please pray for Coptic Christians today.