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Christians Protect Protesting Muslims From Pro-Mubarak Thugs

Most of us have seen the videotape and read the reports of Pro-Mubarak thugs that have charged the protesters in Tahrir Square, killing protesters and injuring hundreds, possibly thousands.  But did you know there are reports that Christians have stepped in to protect the protesters?  A recently filed online update posted a photo of men alleged to be Christians and they have locked arms and ringed the praying Muslims to protect them from the charging horde.  The caption on the photo read;

“Christians Protecting Muslim Protesters in Egypt During Prayer”

Christians Protect Protesting Muslims From Pro Mubarak Thugs

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  • docgreen
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:36pm

    This is about the Only thing Great that I’ve seen all week! And once again were the ones turning the other cheek! Did anyone else hear on Fox that Mubarak has set about 30 Billion aside for retirement? Don’t we give them about two billion a year in payout? Hmmm, he’s been in office for 30 years, thats only a billion per year!… Thats a nice paycheck! I know he protects Israel, I would rather just give Israel 30 Billion worth of Bombs, and let them take care of Egypt and all the other Unholy muslim countries!

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  • Tractorboy
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:29pm

    God bless our fellow christains as a example of peace. By the way. Gandi, where are you brother, things are getting messy down here.

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  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:15pm

    Ahhh– The difference between these 2 “religions” could not be more clear.. And these guys are smiling while they lock hands to protect praying Muslims. A picture does paint a thousand words..

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  • RestoreCapitalism
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:53pm

    Will Rosie O’Donnell commend this? I think not.

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  • vennoye
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:47pm

    Ministers who work in the Middle East say that the rate of people converting to Christianity from Islam is scaring the muslim clerics to death. Since most of the churches are underground, the numbers are hard to know….but they are supposed to be large. When Neda Agha-Soltan was killed in the 2010 Iran riots, she was wearing a gold cross necklace.

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    • sweetnsalty
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:27pm

      That’s nice to know thanks.

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    • Slobaphobe
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 4:34pm

      Also true in China–those meeting in “house churches”–not the state sanctioned churches. China won’t admit it publicly–makes them “register”.

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    • WeMustNeverForget
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 10:57pm

      Vennoye: You are right. To encourage us all here to continue to pray for Muslims I want to share this testimony of a former Muslim Brotherhood, Kamal Saleem, who had an amazing conversion to Christ and is reaching out to muslims in the US. Very moving and an eye opener. Click here: View testimony

      It will leave you with renewed hope.

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  • smitty805
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:39pm

    Remember that Jesus forgave everyone when he went to the cross. This was his lesson to us. He didn’t say that anyone owed retribution for his sacrifice. He went to the cross because he loved us. All of us.

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  • TheMarine
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:17pm

    This is a great photo, by the way. Now if we could just get some of these stories into the spotlight.

    http://www.KevinWebb22.com

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  • TJexcite
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:16pm

    This has to have something to do with the Muslims protecting the Coptic Christians for them to celebrate Christmas in relative ease when there was an attack on the Coptics just days before.

    Israel needs to worry but the Coptic Christians need to worry more if and when the MB mobs gets any force they will be the first to fall all 10% of them in Egypt.

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  • TheMarine
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:16pm

    Look at them… violently holding hands.

    http://www.KevinWebb22.com

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  • SlimnRanger
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:15pm

    I pray for all our brothers and sisters in Christ all over this world,so many have it really bad, tormented and tourted and even put to death for their faith,So far we in America are still free to attend the Church of our choice,We are indeed fortunate

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  • 5410amh
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:11pm

    God bless them makes me proud to see my fellow christians helping them.

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  • ObliviouslyAware
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:06pm

    Doing the right thing knows no religion, nationality, or creed… I’m an atheist and I would offer to do the same… Go Egypt!
    “We will not be silenced, whether you’re a Christian, whether you’re a Muslim, whether you’re an atheist, you will demand your ******* rights, and we will have our rights, one way or the other! We will never be silenced!” – Egyptian Protestor, on YouTube Video [ watch?v=jAaleOhHBJI ]
    “I [may not agree with] what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. ” – Voltaire

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  • Lana40
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:48pm

    I wonder if they’d be willing to protect the Christians?

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    • Showtime
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:09pm

      You mean, as they did on September 11, 1991?

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    • mnemosyne23
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:13pm

      Remember that muslims protected the Coptics in Egypt after the Christian church bombing this New Year. I can only hope that sanity will win out over violent, radicalized Islam.

      Bless these Christians, if they are in fact Christians. And if they aren’t, bless them anyway for protecting their fellow Egyptians.

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    • aLinedog
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:16pm

      Some would. Some will join the ‘cleansing’ later and help destroy their former guardians. Some of those protesting are innocents being duped. They want democracy and believe they can get it, we know the Brotherhood will try to put an end to that, ala Iran.

      @Showtime
      see above; It is the duty of Christians to stand up and speak out against the wrongs -sometimes that results in repercussions. Those standing are not ‘fair-weather’ Christians but true believers. They know what fate awaits them. Christians are routinely presecuted and murdered.. that’s not enough to stop them. Again, I wish I had their strength of faith.
      -Line

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    • USNVET66-70
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:59pm

      @Showtime
      Admitting to a senior moment or two. but just what happened on Sept. 11, 1991??

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  • Country
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:45pm

    Maybe these Muslims will show the same respect for the Christian citizens.

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  • Rock Knutne ND
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:42pm

    This is what happens when there is no tenet in your religion that not only allows you to, but urges you to kill those that pray differently.

    Even among the most dire situations God’s love brings hope!

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  • Islesfordian
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:40pm

    Short term ethics – “love your neighbor” AND long term missionary thinking – “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven”. The only salvation for Egypt is salvation from Islam. Giving Egyptian muslims a real demonstration of the TRUE religion of peace may soften the hearts of Egyptians in ways that are opaque to politicians and jihadists.

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  • RN MOM
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:39pm

    I love it! God bless their hearts, that’s how we should be.

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  • GONESURFING
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:39pm

    This gives me hope for Egypt. I have been reduced to tears.

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    • lovepeace
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 6:19pm

      Amen. I feel that too. When the heart leads, it’s a beautiful thing to witness.

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  • Mackerel
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:38pm

    This is what we are called to do. God bless them for living their faith.

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  • GONESURFING
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:37pm

    This is beautiful.

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  • GONESURFING
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:35pm

    There is no greater love than to lay your life down for your brother. God bless them

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    • bikerr
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:43pm

      That is so true, and scriptural.

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    • JD Carp
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:16pm

      This is so completely amazing! Only a Christian will stand for his brother regardless of their faith. This headline should be splashed on every newspaper in the world! “God will judge you on your actions”

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    • PatriotDaze
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:46pm

      JD,
      ….but apparently not all Christians. (see Terry Jones. Jimmy Swaggart. Franlin Graham)

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    • ClaytonDM
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:01pm

      @PatriotDaze

      Sorry, but I don’t see your point. Some professed Christians wouldn’t be willing to do something like this. And?

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    • GONESURFING
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 6:18pm

      PATRIOTDAZE, Franklin Graham and his organization is serving the people of Haiti. You will know them by their fruit, and Im not talking apples and oranges.

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  • integrican
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:35pm

    While their churches burn the Christians respect/protect their fellow man regardless of their faith…..imagine that!

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  • PatriotDaze
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:33pm

    Apparently Egyptian Christians are more respectful of the Muslim brothers than many American Christians.

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    • hifi74
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:38pm

      Cite your sources or would that be too damning to your argument to do?

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    • Country
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:44pm

      LOL, hifi74. That’s funny.

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    • PatriotDaze
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:52pm

      Sure. Terry Jones. Bob Old. Christian led opposition to new mosque construction in Wisconsin to name but a few.

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    • IPRESS
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:37pm

      13GenerationAmerican,
      when you speak of all the hate in NYC, could you be more specific? it seems like your comments are directed at Christians. Could you please tell me of a specific act of terrorism by any Christian? I’d just like to see some documentation to back up your statements.

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    • ozz
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 6:20pm

      @13thgenerationidiot The difference is when Christians act badly they are violating their holy text. When Muslims act badly they are following theirs. Ignorant fools like your self continue to point to Christians who fail as proof that Christians are no different. In fact it proves the exact opposite. The bible says no man can keep it’s standards. That the only way to God is threw asking his son for forgiveness and repenting again and again as we make mistakes. To be Christian means to TRY. The faltering TV evangelists clearly prove the Bible right…….as does my desire to punch you in the mouth every time you speak.

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  • GONESURFING
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:33pm

    May God bless and protect the Christians who are the the middle of this mess.

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    • ExpertShot
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:50pm

      A few days ago before the journalists were being attacked, I heard a report from one who was talking to the anti-mubarak protestors. One of the protestors (via translation) said his friend, with whom he’d grown up, was Muslim & that the Christians were planning on protecting them during Friday prayers. I saw this happen twice on the live stream coming out of Cairo today. I also know that Jews & Muslims do live peacefully in Israel too. If the radical element could be elimiated (from all of them), there would be no problems overall with Christians, Muslims & Jews living together peacefully. Let’s hope we see this happen in our time. God Bless the people of Egypt & pray they aren’t taken over by the “brotherhood”

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    • truthncharity
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:54pm

      In agreement with your prayer….Amen.

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    • Brad Wesselmann
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:55pm

      May God bless and protect them all, for maybe those who do not see the Light, will turn and be saved.

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:55pm

      Amen GONESURFING .. I believe all Jews and Christians, especially in the Middle East, will need ALL our prayers VERY SOON!

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  • ProudConservative1
    Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:33pm

    Thank God for Christians and America!

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    • cnsrvtvj
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:37pm

      That is amazing proudconservative1. I would have to say those are true Christians. I have been somewhat shocked by what the people in the streets have been saying about Jewish people. Sounds like most are Helen Thomas’s kind of folks. I hope the best for all the Egyptian people. I can’t imagine this ending well for anyone.

      http://www.donsmithshow.com – see the Obama message on Egypt video

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    • Ness
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:39pm

      Amen

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    • taskmaster78
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:44pm

      This will not change the feelings of radicals they will kill all who do not convert to Islam.

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    • BMartin1776
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:51pm

      This is all great but you all know they would take their heads off at the first opportunity.

      ‘The enemy of my enemy is my friend’

      … when their usefulness is no longer needed its back to business as usual Anti-American Anti-Christian hate. Remember they blame the US for a lot of this for supporting Mubarak.

      http://www.savingtherepublic.com

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    • ClaytonDM
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:58pm

      @taskmaster78

      It’s not about changing minds. It’s about living out your faith.

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    • aLinedog
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:01pm

      You’re right, B. But that’s the price of following our Lord. “If a man strikes your cheek, offer him then, the other.“ ”If he takes your garment, do not deny him your tunic..”
      Those killed will have places of true honor in Heaven… I am very proud for them and envious of their faith. I pray we are all as steadfast when our turn comes….
      The day cannot be stopped, only prepared for, and the clock is ticking. Look at your neighbor, friend, coworker… imagine them burning forever in a body that cannot die. Now ask if you want that for them. “Just sayin..”
      -Line

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    • Showtime
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:05pm

      They CALL themselves Christians, but ARE they? The protesters are the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, who support terrorism.

      Mubarak was at least a friend of the United States and Israel.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:06pm

      Murder of non-Jews

      Steven Schwarzschild and Dan Cohn-Sherbok discuss the criticism that the Jerusalem Talmud, in a discussion about tactics to be employed during battle, contains the phrase “even the best of the gentiles should all be killed” (Tob shebe goyyim harog) which has been cited by numerous critics of the Talmud, including the disputations in the Middle Ages.[190] The passage is found in Minor Tractates. Soferim 15, Rule 10, and is based on Mechilta, Beshalach 2 (discussing Exodus 14:5-7)[191]

      An early example of this criticism was by Nicholas Donin who – during the Disputation of Paris – claimed that the Jerusalem Talmud (Soferim 15) “states that ‘the best gentile may be killed’. In response, a rabbi defended this Talmud text by saying an important phrase was omitted: ‘the best gentile may be killed in time of war’.”[192] Rabbi Steven Schwarzschild criticized this passage in relation to it use on modern warfare.[193]

      The context of the text is within a battle situation, specifically Israelites fighting Egyptians during the Exodus narrative, and in that context it can be understood as “when in battle, do not try to spare the lives of those opposing soldiers who are fine, upstanding people. Kill any enemy soldier, regardless of their character.

      Chertoff was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Rabbi Gershon Baruch Chertoff (1915–1996), the former leader of the Congregation B’nai Israel in Elizabeth and Talmud scholar, and Livia Chertoff (née Eisen), El Al flight attendant. His paternal grandfather, Rabbi Paul Chertoff (emigrated with his parents from czarist Russia, present day Belarus) was a noted Talmud scholar.[4]

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    • DirectlyUnPCman
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:06pm

      No Muslim would do that. There is a world of difference between us, and you all know it.

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    • ClaytonDM
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:09pm

      @Showtime

      Absolutely they are. God calls us to love even the most undeserving of people. That was the same argument the Sanhedrin leveled at Jesus when they saw him keeping company with sinners.

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    • expatinontariocanada
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:14pm

      Mohammad is a man of the people. Jesus Christ is a man of God. Proof? Who said “So if you are oppressed, oppress those who oppress you to the same degree“ and who admonished us with ”If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also”? Who perpetuates the cycle of violence and who tries to break that cycle? Give your life to Jesus Christ and do so quickly, very, very quickly…

      “He died to make men Holy, let us die to keep men free.”

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    • Curator_JDR
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:29pm

      Good for the Christians. One has to wonder how many of the “pro-Mubarak” thugs are actually Muslim Brotherhood in disguise. A give-away is when they threaten to behead someone, as there have never been complaints in 30 years of Mubarak’s people beheading anybody. How can we get to the young people and instruct them to petition their government with their demands, so they have a concrete platform for reform? That is something we can do.

      Historic interview on Israel National Radio: reconciling ancient history and what is Islam?
      http://www.marcrubin.com/judean-eve.ivnu

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    • terridear1
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:40pm

      Wow. I hope when the times comes for me to love my enemy I have God’s Grace to do so.

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:51pm

      @BMartin1776

      Actually something like 10% of the Egyptian population is Coptic Christian, and don’t hide it. They’re routinely discriminated against in a “wink wink nudge nudge” kind of way, but they attend Christian churches right there in Egypt and generally lead normal lives otherwise.

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    • cessna152
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:02pm

      I am a Christian and I have to admit I would not do this… good for them.

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    • JGP
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:17pm

      @ DirectlyUnPCman
      That was my first thought too BUT…. Read Marcus Luttrell’s Lone Survivor. Those muslims up in the mountains protected him from the taliban.

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    • 79USMC83
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:34pm

      All we hear from the MEDIA is that all of these attackers are PRO Mubarak. That the violence was all started by them also.

      Funny I have been watching this since day one and you cannot tell one side from the other. Looks like to me it is just Muslims beating up Muslims. How the hell do THEY know who they are beating and whom is even in THEIR crowds!!!

      It even looked like on the edges men were free to move from on side to the other!!!

      Could all of these MEDIA attacks been COVERT Ops by the MUSLIM Brotherhood to MAKE Mubarak look bad???? Maybe the MEDIA was being attacked by JIHADIST that want to KILL all INFIDELS !! The MEDIA is quick to blame PRO-Mubarak people. When it was obvious the MUSLIMS had know idea WHO was WHO themselves !! One thing is sure the PIGS do believe in STONING each other to death and that my friends is SHARIA law at it’s best !!

      Maybe that who was attacking the so-called PEACEFUL protesters yesterday too ???
      The Muslim Brotherhood believes in the whole world ruled under a Caliphate !!

      This is what the “Speech Giver” and the LEFT talk about all the time. Global Economy,Global Warming,Global Law, and Social Justice. Someone did a story yesterday about Bill “I do not know the definition of sex” Clinton the Freaking GLOBAL PRESIDENT !!!

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    • Non-sequitur
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:41pm

      “No Muslim would do that. There is a world of difference between us, and you all know it.”

      Wrong. You wouldn’t happen to remember how hundreds of Muslims joined Christians in mass a few weeks back to serve as human shields against further bombing attacks? Christians and Muslims have been living side by side in Egypt for more than a thousand years.

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    • USA_DisabledVet
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 4:07pm

      Too bad the Christians over there are not like the Christians over here.

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    • LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 4:27pm

      “”But did you know there are reports that Christians have stepped in to protect the protesters?”"

      yup, i saw this a few days ago…….geeee Blaze where have you been ?

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    • watchtheotherhand
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 5:09pm

      Just an an exercise in comparisons…….Does anyone think the same would have happened if the roles were reversed ??? Difference between Islam and Christianity are simply and can be summed up in 3 simple words……GRACE…….COMPASSION……..FORGIVENESS .

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    • watchtheotherhand
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 5:13pm

      Although I know there can be examples of kindness in all faiths. NO ONE can dispute what the faiths teach. Islam does not have room for grace, compassion, or forgiveness as its basic tenants of faith.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 5:55pm

      Amen indeed, and may our land and people stay free and true for the ages to come.

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    • GONESURFING
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 6:09pm

      To me this is the greatest story of hope that I have seen yet out of Egypt. It took me awhile to stop crying for joy when I first saw this story this morning. Now I have some hope for Egypt beyond what I had before. Of course anything can still happen, so much prayer is needed.

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    • PlanetXenu
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 8:47pm

      good job.

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    • WeMustNeverForget
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 11:09pm

      I know it’s hard to do, to pray for our enemies… but here is an example of what can happen when God hears our prayers… an ex-Muslim Brotherhood, Kamal Saleem, renounces Islam and converts to Christianity. He is reaching out to Muslims… An amazing transformation of a man’s life whose sole purpose was to bring down the US: View testimony

      It will leave you with renewed hope.

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    • C.ChristieJ.Bolton2012
      Posted on February 5, 2011 at 12:00am

      Wow … that is powerful. Some actions speak loudly and this was one of those actions.

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    • GONESURFING
      Posted on February 5, 2011 at 2:24am

      In Egypt some weeks ago when some Coptic Christians were killed the muslims did stand up for them in protests where they chanted ” Christians, Muslims, we are all Egyptians ” which gives me hope for Egypt. Don’t know about other Middle Eastern countries though. Pray for them.

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    • meamerican
      Posted on February 5, 2011 at 2:37am

      Why can’t we all just get along?

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