Keep discussions constructive and respectful -- what are your thoughts on the comments of this Syriac Orthodox Archbishop from Lebanon? A few of his statements: “What is happening in Iraq is a strange thing, but it is normal for Muslims, because they have never treated Christians well, and they have always held an offensive and defaming stand against Christians,” Elnashra reported Saliba as saying in a radio interview. “We are not calling for armament and war; we don’t have the capacities,” Saliba said. “We used to live and coexist with Muslims, but then they revealed their canines [teeth]. “[They don’t] have the right to storm houses, steal and attack the honor of Christians,” Saliba said. “Most Muslims do this, the Ottomans killed us and after that the ruling nation-states understood the circumstances but always gave advantage to the Muslims.” Saliba also said Muslim generations are raised on bad feelings against Christians, saying this applies to the majority of Muslims. “Islam has never changed, and Muslims have been educated on the bad treatment of Christians,” he said. “We are not surprised by these behaviors, but we [put hopes] on some Muslims brothers who do not support such behaviors, despite them being a minority.” Source: myocn.net/syriac-orthodox-bishop-muslims-enemies-christ
Posted on: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:34:16 +0000
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