In June of 2012, Western-backed Syrian rebels fighting Assad’s government troops entered the city of Homs and desecrated its churches, some of which date back to the 6th century. Bibles were torn up for use as toilet paper, soldiers posed for pictures wearing looted priests robes, and the sacramental wine was used to celebrate. The story- unlike the Koran burning by a Floridian pastor that same year- didn’t produce even a ripple of journalistic interest.Consider also the motive behind these atrocities:
In 2010 an al-Qaeda front group attacked one of Baghdad's main cathedrals during Sunday mass. More than 50 people were slaughtered. The militants had a clear and simple explanation for this atrocity: "All Christian centres, organisations and institutions, leaders and followers, are legitimate targets for the muhajideen wherever they can reach them. We will open upon them the doors of destruction and rivers of blood."
An enlightening read: http://www.mercatornet.com/articles/view/indifference_to_the_fate_of_middle_east_christians_has_ancient_roots
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