Fears of 'Grave Future' for Egypt's Christians

Thu, May. 12 2011
By Alison Matheson
Christian Post Correspondent

After violent clashes in Cairo that left at least four Christians dead and churches ablaze, a human rights organization is warning of a “grave future” for Egypt’s Christians unless the government takes immediate action.

International Christian Concern’s regional manager for the Middle East, Aidan Clay, warned that Islamic militants are becoming bolder “because the law is not being applied and criminals are not being brought to justice.”

“While the majority of Egyptian Christians participated in the revolution, they were uncertain what the future held,” he said.

“That uncertainty has turned to fear as Islamic militants have taken advantage of newfound freedoms by imposing a radical agenda and attacking anything they view contrary to their Islamic doctrine.” the rest