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Copts’ ousting fears
Manningham Leader, 23 Feb 2011
Manningham’s Coptic Christians are concerned their relatives in Egypt face further persecution following the ousting of president Hosni Mubarak.
Donvale parishioner Jimmy Morcos said there was no elation at the resignation of Mr Mubarak among the Coptic Christian community as the possibility of a “less friendly” (!?!?!?!?) government loomed.
“It’s a horrible time,” Mr Morcos said. “We all feel Copts may be further oppressed. They’ve been fried for so many years but now they might go into the fire if a more extreme government takes hold.” Mr Morcos, who has extended family in Alexandria, said security around Coptic churches in Egypt was now non-existent and his family was trying to flee.
“They, and so many other people, are trying to apply for asylum in Australia under the freedom of religion clause. There just isn’t any security there for them now.” Mr Morcos said the instability of the Egyptian pound was also a concern for his family’s continuing livelihood.
Bishop Anba Suriel said the Muslim Brotherhood seizing power in Egypt would spell disaster for the community.
“It is even more likely they will take power beause they practice something called taqqiya which is masking their true agenda and beliefs until they have a stronghold,” he said. “If they get in, life will be unbearable for Copts, so were are all here praying that enough seats go to people who will represent us.”
Honestly.....these folks of all people, feeling the need to channel the likes of Glen Beck....and presumably they also agree with Gaddafi that OBL is directing the Libyan protesters with the help of a bit of dope?
In the meantime, here are some more encouraging stories:
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