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Russia Calls for Protection of Christian Holy Places in Maalula [Syria]
Interfax ^ | 9/6/13

Posted on 09/06/2013 6:19:52 PM PDT by marshmallow

Moscow, September 6, Interfax - The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over the attempts made by the armed opposition in Syria to take over the city of Maalula, a symbol of the Christian presence in Syria.

"Moscow is deeply concerned over the fact that terrorist attacks in Syria have affected Maalula, a symbol of the Christian presence in this country. Its residents speak the Aramaic language, which is almost extinct and is the language in which Jesus Christ preached, and the churches located in this city are among the oldest and most honored churches of Christians," the Russian Foreign Ministry's information and press department said in a commentary released on Friday.

The Russian Foreign Ministry called "on everyone who cares about the fate of the people of Maalula to do everything possible to prevent their killing and the destruction of Christian holy places."

"Terrorist attacks need to be stopped immediately. Special responsibility for them rests with those forces in the region and outside of it that encourage terrorists, intentionally or not," the document says. Print this page


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1 posted on 09/06/2013 6:19:52 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow; NYer; All

I don’t think Obama give rat you know what Russia think about Christian churches

Remember dude is Muslum


2 posted on 09/06/2013 6:23:51 PM PDT by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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To: marshmallow

I have truly walked into the Twilight Zone when the President of Russia is trying to protect Christians and the USA is trying to arm and be an air force to those who want to kill them.

This is heart breaking.


3 posted on 09/06/2013 6:23:57 PM PDT by autumnraine (America how long will you be so deaf and dumb to thoe tumbril wheels carrying you to the guillotine?)
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To: marshmallow

Sounds like the start of another Crimean war.


4 posted on 09/06/2013 6:24:02 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (Sometimes you need 7+ more ammo. LOTS MORE.)
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To: marshmallow

And again Putin shows up Obama and makes him look biased and ineffectual.


5 posted on 09/06/2013 6:25:32 PM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: marshmallow
Thank God! Someone is showing leadership and defending the Christians in the Middle East. Unlike the muslim in chief.
6 posted on 09/06/2013 6:28:05 PM PDT by deweyfrank
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To: marshmallow
Putin knows Obama is not a Christian. And he is going to exploit Obama's weaknesses because he knows Christian America agrees.

Obama wants to set the foundation for the world Caliphate...and he wants to be the Caliph of said world Caliphate.

I hope the Caliphate is a supernatural position...because Obama has shown an inherent weakness at being human.

If Allah/Satan/Shaitan is not behind Obama...he will fall flat on his bony-widdle face.

7 posted on 09/06/2013 6:32:38 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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To: marshmallow

Unbelievable that we’re backing the perpetrators.


8 posted on 09/06/2013 6:34:05 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

“Sounds like the start of another Crimean war.”

IMHO, might be the start of what the Russians did to a boatload of Somali pirates.

Hint: Think “Mad Minute” - Vietnam Era.


9 posted on 09/06/2013 6:35:11 PM PDT by GladesGuru (Islam is antithetical to, and Islam is irreconcilable with, America. Therefore - Islam Delenda Est)
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To: marshmallow

Bflr...


10 posted on 09/06/2013 6:35:53 PM PDT by colinhester
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To: autumnraine
I have truly walked into the Twilight Zone when the President of Russia is trying to protect Christians and the USA is trying to arm and be an air force to those who want to kill them.

Not to mention that Putin is promoting the Christian notion of Matrimony while Obama promotes Sodomony.

11 posted on 09/06/2013 6:37:20 PM PDT by HapaxLegamenon
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To: SevenofNine
We are no longer a Christian Nation 18 sec

Thank You Satan 1:51

12 posted on 09/06/2013 6:38:56 PM PDT by rawcatslyentist (Jeremiah 50:32 "The arrogant one will stumble and fall ; / ?)
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To: RoosterRedux
Putin knows Obama is not a Christian.

So do many Americans. King Obama is a communists black Muslim. Are we getting the message yet? Impeach.

13 posted on 09/06/2013 6:39:10 PM PDT by Logical me
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To: marshmallow

—— - The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over the attempts made by the armed opposition in Syria to take over the city of Maalula, a symbol of the Christian presence in Syria ——

Anyone holding his breath waiting for Zero’s statement?

Me neither.


14 posted on 09/06/2013 6:42:53 PM PDT by St_Thomas_Aquinas (Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: marshmallow

Islam is at war with us. Islam is at war with Christianity.
We are not at war with Islam so we don’t intervene for Christians. Russia will. Plum bizarre.


15 posted on 09/06/2013 6:43:08 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (".....Barrack, and the horse Mohammed rode in on.")
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To: marshmallow
It's an evil day when the only person standing up for Christians in Syria is an ex-KGB agent and the President of the U.S. is taking up the cause of those who slaughter Christians and burn churches.

Ironic, isn't it - the Jihadists burn churches of the dispossessed minority - and it has no absolutely resonance with the first black president.



America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

16 posted on 09/06/2013 6:43:37 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Logical me
I don't know if we can impeach...but we can secede.

And I think China and Russia will come to our aid. They have come to believe that freedom works...but they are new to it.

We can show them and rebuild this country without those who hate it.

Let those who hate it live in societies of their own making...let them come to know totalitarian socialism and communism. When they get tired of it...they will escape to us with renewed hearts and minds.

17 posted on 09/06/2013 6:45:27 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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To: autumnraine

Yep. Never thought I’d see THIS day.


18 posted on 09/06/2013 6:45:35 PM PDT by Jane Long (While Marxists continue the fundamental transformation of the USA, progressive RINOs stay silent.)
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To: marshmallow

I predict Russia will very soon send thousands of troops to Syria thus accomplishing a fait accompli.


19 posted on 09/06/2013 6:47:10 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: GladesGuru

“..what the Russians did to a boatload of Somali pirates..”

Indeed they did fine job;-))


20 posted on 09/06/2013 6:49:50 PM PDT by QQQQ
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