Protest the Pope: Deacon Nick Donnelly: Fox News is reporting that Christian homes and businesses in Minya, Egypt, have been marked by Muslims with black X’s to single them out for attack. Muslim homes and businesses have been marked with red X’s to protect them from attack. This follows the call for retaliation against Christians allegedly made by Sheikh Yusif al-Qaradawi, the spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Fox News reports:
‘In the areas of Minya, Beni Suef, Fayoum and Assiut, Christian homes and businesses have received leaflets warning them to leave or face reprisals by Islamists, Christians said. Christian homes and businesses in Minya have reportedly been marked with black X’s to single them out for attack.
Another pastor in the area shares his concerns. “We live in our church, so when someone attacks out congregation, it’s as if our house is being attacked,” said Pastor John Amin of the Meni Mazar church in published remarks. ”Our children are afraid,” he added. More on this here.
