Saturday, July 21, 2012

Abductions and Forced Conversions of Christian Coptic Women in Egypt Dramatically Increase


A report recently published describes the growing concern surrounding the increasingly common abductions and forced conversions of Coptic Christians in Egypt in the wake of the uprisings that overthrew former President Hosni Mubarak early in 2011.

The report, entitled "Tell My Mother I Miss Her," was commissioned by Christian Solidarity International (CSI) and reveals with certainty that "Coptic women and girls are deceptively lured or abducted into forced marriages with Muslim men" while also being forced to renounce their faith and convert to Islam. These actions generally occur after the women are threatened or even physically abused.

The findings added to a previous report by CSI published in 2009 entitled, "The Disappearance, Forced Conversions and Forced Marriages of Coptic Christian Women in Egypt," and aims to illicit action from government bodies and the international community. Read more

1 comment:

Mr. Mcgranor said...

The dead spirit of these 'christians', can be a warning; not to forsake stewardship, nor allow one to be conquered. This can also mean fighting against other so-called Christians, of other faiths. Like letting the Antichrist in the Abbey.