2008 California Election Forum

For more than 30 years, the Coptic Christians in Eqypt have been beaten, their churches looted, burned and destroyed and their homes and businesses have been attacked. Well over 4,000 Copts have been killed or injured and millions of dollars have been lost in property damage.

The latest attack was on Friday, May 11, 2007, in Bamha, 15 miles south of Cairo. It was a result of a rumor circulated among the Muslims that the Copts of the village were planning to convert a house, which they used (with the authorities' knowledge) for prayers, into a church.

Christian infidels

The Muslim worshippers were incited by the Imam against the "Christian infidels." A Muslim mob estimated to exceed 500, went on a rampage using fireballs, knives and hachets that resulted in burning 27 homes and shops owned by Copts.

At least 10 Copts, including several women, were injured; one of the victims is in a serious condition.

Pray for them and send the Egyptian ambassador in Washington, DC, Francis J. Ricciardone, Jr., an email of protest by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Also, in Pakistan, a bill in the National Assembly could pass that demands death for men who convert from Islam and life in prison for women.

Please pray for Christians and the future of Evangelicals in Pakistan, as well as in Egypt.