Coptic teacher, students arrested for ‘contempt of religion’ in Egypt
April 27, 2015
A Coptic Christian teacher and four of his students were arrested for “contempt of religion” after a Muslim discovered a video of the students mocking the actions of Islamic State militants.
The discovery of the video led to riots in Beni Mizar, Egypt, and the subsequent expulsion of the teacher from his village, according to World Watch Monitor, which reports on the persecution of Christians.
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Further information:
- Video mocking IS causes riots in Egypt (World Watch Monitor)
- Collective punishment by village Muslims against Copts for alleged derision of Islam (Watani)
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Posted by: rik92vin8086 -
Apr. 27, 2015 9:58 PM ET USA
Fascinating contrast and very informative. Islam brutally murders and mutililates with negligible consequences. The Christians are imprisoned for mockery. I don't think I could have caricaturized the global perspective on islam and Christianity any better. Fact is stranger than fiction...if it wasn't . Just. So. Wrong.
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Posted by: rik92vin8086 -
Apr. 27, 2015 9:50 PM ET USA
Fascinating contrast and very informative. Islam brutally murders and mutililates with negligible consequences. The Christians are imprisoned for mockery. I don't think I could have caricaturized the global perspective on islam and Christianity any better. Fact is stranger than fiction...if it wasn't . Just. So. Wrong.
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Posted by: [email protected] -
Apr. 27, 2015 7:28 PM ET USA
IS is still very active in the Militant Brotherhood in Egypt. Beware it is on its way to the United States faster than you think.
