Tag Archives: Coptic Christians
The Plight of Egyptian Christians and Islamic Persecution: ‘Forced to Flee in Rivers of Blood’
Egyptian Christians (or Coptic for Egyptian, ie. Coptic Christians or Copts) are facing “unprecedented levels of persecution and suppression,” according to The Open Doors 2018 World Watch List Report. In 2017 more than 200 Copts were driven out of their … Continue reading
Egyptian Coptic Teens Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for “Defaming Islam,” Escaped to Switzerland
Egypt sentenced four Coptic Christian teenagers to five years in prison for “violating Article 98F, Defaming a Revealed (or Heavenly) Religion” (They allegedly posted a video “defaming Islam” on a mobile phone). They were able to escape to Switzerland on … Continue reading