It is difficult to understand why the Muslims have a problem with the religious symbols or houses of worship of others. You read about Hindu shrines being blown up, ancient Buddhist statues destroyed, old ancient churches burned down. These are old things should be preserved, such as the ancient monastery in this article.
Militants Firebomb New Christ Statue and Ancient Monastery, Syria
By Raymond Ibrahim on December 14, 2013
Earlier this month, the Islamist-led opposition in Syria broadcast a video clip of a militant threatening the nations Christian minority, with a focus on the Cherubim monastery and the large Jesus statue recently erected in the region of Saidnaya in Damascus.
In the video, images of militants firing rockets at the ancient monastery and setting the building on fire appear (confirmed elsewhere). The Christ statue also appears being targeted, though it is unclear if it was damaged.
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Jihad on Jesus: Militants Firebomb New Christ Statue and Ancient Monastery, Syria | Raymond Ibrahim
Militants Firebomb New Christ Statue and Ancient Monastery, Syria
By Raymond Ibrahim on December 14, 2013
Earlier this month, the Islamist-led opposition in Syria broadcast a video clip of a militant threatening the nations Christian minority, with a focus on the Cherubim monastery and the large Jesus statue recently erected in the region of Saidnaya in Damascus.
In the video, images of militants firing rockets at the ancient monastery and setting the building on fire appear (confirmed elsewhere). The Christ statue also appears being targeted, though it is unclear if it was damaged.
Continue reading at:
Jihad on Jesus: Militants Firebomb New Christ Statue and Ancient Monastery, Syria | Raymond Ibrahim