Media ignoring atrocities against Christians

12 August, 2009

Nigeria (MNN) ― With 12 Christians, including three pastors, killed in rioting in Nigeria, a ministry focused on persecution against Christians is speaking out. Late last month, riots were instigated by an Islamic extremist sect in the state of Borno because they were opposed to Western education practices.

20 churches were burned to the ground before police captured and killed the leader.

This is just one more example of persecution against Christians all over the world.

President of Open Doors USA Carl Moeller is mystified why the media isn't talking about this story and others like it. "Why do stories of Christians being killed, Christians being imprisoned unjustly, Christians being tortured for their faith not cause outcry on behalf of these peaceful Christians who simply desire to live out their faith?"

Moeller says there is a double standard in the world. "If this were a case of Muslims being killed by Christians in various places around the world, we would not cease to hear the outcry and hand-wringing from Muslim communities around this country [and others]." the rest