Posted by
Corthell on Friday, May 01, 2009 4:47:55 AM
Swine flu being used to persecute Christians
Christians are effectively restricted from senior Egyptian government, military or educational positions, and any worship services require the permission of the government. The Coptic Church, a major Christian community in Egypt, reportedly dates back to the origins of Christianity. Christians were the majority in Egypt until several centuries after the Arab conquest of the 7th century. Meanwhile, Egyptian Agriculture Minister Amin Abaza said authorities already confiscated more than 1,000 pigs and that he was seeking military help for the slaughter.
The Egyptian media reported the slaughter of the country's estimated 400,000 pigs could take up to a month to complete.