nebula Posted July 21, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.94 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Gaza Church claims Christians kidnapped, forced to convert Tiny Christian community in Strip protests over what they say was 'kidnapping' of five Christians to force them to convert; Hamas denies allegations, says a family fight caused police to intervene, and the boy had already converted to Islam voluntarily Elior Levy Published: 07.17.12, 23:51 / Israel News <snip> The Christian community in Gaza has been shrinking. A few years ago, the Strip was home to 3,500 Christians, whereas today Christians number only 1,500. Some are concerned that the rapid and significant decline could eventually cause the community to disappear, either due to emigration or the decision of some Christians to convert to Islam. "If things go on this way, there won't be any Christians left in the Gaza Strip," the mother of the youth who converted said. "Today, it's him. Who will be next?" Full report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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