The Coptic Christian Church was attacked by the so-called Religion of Peace. What was the reason? The Mohammedans believed the Christians were constructing a Church. The Copts were actually building a community service building available to both Christians and Mohammedans. The Mohammedans in their intolerant hatred began to burn down homes of Copts and destroy property as well.

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Copts attacked in Quena under Police watch

Written by Copts

Wednesday, 12 April 2006   Events began on 4/5/2006 as Copts in the village of "Faw Bahry, Deshna, of Quena province" were renovating the building of St Mary's Association, a community service association that serves Christians and Muslims alike. Local Muslim extremists gathered and chanted "There is no god but Allah and Christians are the enemies of Allah."  The extremists began throwing fire balls on the association building and Christian owned homes when rumors spread that Copts were turning the association building into a church. According to Hala Al Masry, the Copts United local correspondent, fire trucks arrived 2 hours after 4 Coptic homes were set aflame and security forces have not taken decisive measures against the perpetrators although they have arrested 22 Copts so far. The Copts were attacked for allegations that they were turning St. Mary's Association into a church. 1500 Copts live in the village of Faw Bahry and the closest church is 7 miles away. In an interview with eyewitnesses, local Copts plead for help saying, "Help us, protect our properties and souls, we can't get to our fields as the Muslim radicals are burning our houses and cattle and security forces don't want to take any action."