Remember when we used to do things like this? From International Christian Concern International Christian Concern ‘Miracle’ Statue of Jesus Rises in the Midst of Syrian Battlezone, Inspiring Christians Christians in predominantly Muslim societies are often regarded as foreigners rather than fellow citizens. The decline of American influence since 2009 has fueled the perception that attacks and American targets and surrogates - minority Christian communities - will go unpunished. This perception is usually accurate, and further contributes to the escalation of violence against Christians, which may clearly be seen in the smoke and ashes of the Syrian War. However, in the midst of this despair, an image of Christ rises on a lonely hillside with the express purpose of giving hope to the beleaguered Christians in a tiny village. Only this statue is able to be placed not from the exercise of American influence but from a deliberate exercise of Russian power. The Russians are advancing a diplomatic and security agenda which prioritizes protecting Christians in the historical homes, doing the job the America and Western Europe seem to have abandoned. Full Story: ow.ly/qrZE9 Photo: Workers prepare to install a statue of Jesus on Mount Sednaya, Syria.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:07:02 +0000
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