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Maybe not, but someone will: “Christian Dead ‘Will Burn In Hell,” Claims Islamic Leader
Egypt update: Christian Dead ‘Will Burn In Hell,’ Claims Islamic Leader, Warning Against Anti-Morsi Protests By MidEast Christian News | The Christian Post
The leader of an Islamic group has renewed threats to Christian Copts in Egypt, warning them to cancel their planned demonstrations scheduled for June 30. The leader has also urged Muslims to rally together, insisting that his Islamic colleagues would die and go to heaven, where as Christian dead would burn in hell.
“We advised the Church to prevent its followers from participating in June 30 demonstrations,” Assem Abdel Maged, leader of Islamic group Gamaat Islamiyya, has said.
Abdel Maged urged followers to be present in front of the presidential palace.
“Rest assured that our dead go to heaven, whilst their dead burn in hell,” the leader insisted.
“This is a conspiracy made by the former regime, Coptic extremists and communists,” Abdel Maged claimed. “We advised the church not to rally people, and the sectarian crowds increased after the Pope met the American ambassador.”
“We have gave 3,000 martyrs in Mubarak’s time, and if Morsi falls we will have an Islamic revolution,” he threatened.
In an interview on Al-Nas Islamic channel, Abdel Maged claimed that “communists, Coptic extremists and atheists are the ones calling for the demonstrations.”
He also and warned Copts, seemingly claiming that their families were in danger. He warned the Christians to “not sacrifice your sons.”
Islamic preacher Wagdi Ghoneim, well-known for his hostility to Egyptian Christians, recently stated that “to come out against President Morsi on June 30 is to blaspheme.”
“These demonstrations are forbidden and whoever protests against Morsi is an infidel,” he added.
In his video posted on YouTube, Ghoneim said, “Rebellion against Morsi is a rebellion against Islam and its project … secularists who envy Islam, thugs, and Coptic extremists are driving these demonstrations.”
Meanwhile, Al-Azhar, the highest Islamic authority in Egypt, issued a statement confirming the eligibility of peaceful protests against the rulers yesterday.
Morning Reading: Luke 16:19-31 NLT – poor man Lazarus
Reading: Luke 16:19-31 NLT
Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich man’s table, the dogs would come and lick his open sores.
“Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and his soul went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side.
“The rich man shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.’
“But Abraham said to him, ‘Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.’
“Then the rich man said, ‘Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father’s home. For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment.’
“But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.’
“The rich man replied, ‘No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God.’
“But Abraham said, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t listen even if someone rises from the dead.’”
Prayer: Lord Jesus – give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a willingness to obey in this life… before it’s too late in the life to come. Amen.
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