Huge Christmas Tree Set Ablaze by Islamic Extremists in Syria – Christians Flock to the Street in Protest, Erect a Cross in Its Place

The fall of Bashar Assad saw a ‘former’ Al-Qaida group of militants come to power in Syria with a discourse of moderation and – oh, boy – ‘diversity.’

As Christmas Eve is upon us, that whole discourse will be put to the test, and so, far, the verdict is mixed.

While in Damascus the Christmas market looks peaceful and certainly beautiful, elsewhere in the country Islamist militants set fire to a Christmas tree, unleashing protests by the Christian minority.

Hundreds of people have come out in protest in Christian areas of the Syrian capital of Damascus, after video emerged showing hooded fighters setting the Christmas tree near Hama.

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THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: Huge Christmas Tree Set Ablaze by Islamic Extremists in Syria - Christians Flock to the Street in Protest, Erect a Cross in Its Stead! (VIDEOS) | The Gateway Pundit | by Paul Serran

In a striking display of resilience, Syrian Christians have taken to the streets to protest the destruction of their Christmas tree, erecting a cross in its place. Discover the full story behind this powerful act of faith.

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[Spartan Sprinter]

Well the cross is the true meaning of Christmas so well done to the brothers and sisters over there

 

[1LoverofGod]

Christmas Attack on Syrian Christians​

“Our people continue their protests, courageously raising the cross high in the streets of Damascus, chanting, ‘Raise your cross up high!’ Their fearless hearts remain steadfast,” reads a tweet from an observer on the ground in Syria. The accompanying video captures Christians defiantly marching through the streets of Damascus on Christmas Eve.

This march follows the burning of a Christmas tree in Al-Suqaylabiyah, north of Hama, Syria, and serves as a protest by Christians against Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the ruling rebel faction that has seized control of much of the country after toppling Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Despite HTS’s promises of pluralism and religious tolerance, the group’s inability to protect Christians has sparked outrage.

The perpetrators of the arson have been identified as foreign Islamist fighters speaking Quranic Arabic and have already been apprehended. Free Burma Rangers (FBR), a faith-based frontline aid organization active in Syria, reports that daily security breaches in multiple areas continue to result in attacks on individuals and property by militants.

Syria’s Christian population has dwindled to around 600,000, with communities devastated by the civil war and targeted attacks. Between 2013 and 2014, Christians faced severe persecution by al-Qaeda-linked groups like Jabhat al-Nusra and its successor, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

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As Syrian Christians bravely protest amid escalating violence, their struggle for safety and recognition highlights a dire situation. Discover the harrowing realities they face in this compelling report.

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[Ghoti Ichthus]