Christians Under Attack

10/03/2005 ::
 - Mr. Mostafa El Bakry, Chief Editor and CEO of  El Osboa Newspaper stated  that a play was performed at Saint George and Antonious Coptic Church, that insulted Islam and the Muhamed the profit. He demanded an apology from the church and the Pope.
 - Same week, Thousands of CDs were distributed in Cairo colleges and labeled "Ramadan Gift". The CD contained the Play. In the begining of the play there was a comment; "This play is blessed and approved by Pope Shenouda" ...This CD was distributed by either Islamic extremists and/or Security Forces.
 - El Sheikh Aly Gomaa from El Azhar and Pope Shenouda confirmed that the play did not insult Muslims.
 
 10/14/2005 ::
 - After Friday's prayers, around 5,000 Muslims created a demonstration and headed to Saint George and Antonious Coptic Church.
 - They tried to enter the church, but the police stopped them
 - They released a statement that the pope must apologize, or else !!
 
 10/19/2005 ::
 - Nun Sarah got stabbed five times by the church doors and Mr. Kamal Michelle got stabbed one while defending here.
 - Security arrested the stabber, who was shouting "Allah Akbar, Allah Akbar"
 
 10/21/2005
 - After Friday's prayer and around 12 noon , 10,000 protestors gathered in front of Saint George and Antonious Church.  And started a RIOT,
 they threw heavy rocks, try to enter, destroy and burn burn the church but the security were there and no one was able to get in.
 - By the time of their Break-Fast and around 6:00 p.m., they ate in the street while security forces are watching ... Then they attacked the surrounding churches; seven churches to be exact; throwing rocks. They succeed to burn several churches after stealing its belongings. They burned bibles in multiple churches [watch our video].
 - They looted 25 stores and burned multiple cars, all owned by Christian stole
 - Some islamic properties got damaged as well
 - This continued till  4 am. Unfortunately the police lost control.
 
 10/24/2005
 Al-Fagr Newspaper revealed the threats made against the Pope
 - The Extremists approved the murder of POPE, "God wills it, they say"
 - Multiple threats against priests and Coptic businessmen.
 - The Extremists approved the murder of  priests, pastors, and Christians civilian's; "Kill infidels, they say".

The minister for minorities, Salman Taseer and other victims of the "organized movement" fighting for power. The violence has raised such fear that that any discussion about the law on blasphemy has been dropped. But Christians must cultivate the hope and with the help of the universal Church, build a better future.