OVER 300 CHRISTIANS KILLED IN SRI LANKA ON EASTER...

" The media, and Democrats can't seem to say the word Christians!"
****FRONT PAGE COMMENTARY*****
By Peter Ripley.
The democrats, and the main stream media seem to have troubles saying the muslim terrorist did the deed, or they can't seem to call the victims who were killed "Christians". The Democrats seem to have taken the que from Rep. Omar: "Some people did something!"
This even after the terrorist group Islamic State admitted they done the savage attack because of the attack in New Zealand. When that story was out, the democrats, and the mainstream media had no problems identifying the person who did the crime, or identifying the victims as Muslims.
But, in this week's savage attack against Christians they have difficulties identifying the criminals involve as Muslim Terrorist, or calling the victims as Christians. All we got from the New York Times, and others their pathic understanding  about Christianity!
Also, the mainstream media seems to be on this narrative about the attack that it was the government's of Sri Lanka fault not acting on threats. Forget, the Muslim Terrorist who actually did the deed! Oh yes, surely a religion of peace Islam is!
I think the white washers of the savage acts against Christians world wide, takes advantage of word's spoken by Christ Jesus himself in regards being pursued by non believers. " Love Your Enemies
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 [o]But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet your [p]brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the [q]tax collectors do so? 48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.---Matt 5: 43-48

They Know that true Christians won't seek vengeance that's way they exploit. 

That what sets Christianity apart from those who use their religion to do evil acts, in Christ we are taught to love our enemies, not go around killing those who don't believe in Christ.

The following are press releases and news clippings that I want to share on the subject.----Peter Ripley, Publisher


Islamic terrorists slaughter hundreds of Catholics in Sri Lanka – so why are Dems having such a hard time saying that?
Yesterday, the world watched in horror as Islamic terrorists detonated a series of bombs in multiple Sri Lankan churches and hotels. The attacks were aimed squarely at the nation’s Christians and have – so far – claimed the lives of 290 people as they celebrated Easter mass and Easter brunches. Another 500 were seriously injured. One witness described the carnage as a “river of blood.”---Western Journal

Quote: " Does anyone believe that any of these people would have spoken this way had the religious affiliations been reversed? Of course not. When a white supremacist attacked mosques in New Zealand, no one shied away from saying the victims were Muslims and the perp was a bigoted white male.
No one in those churches was “worshipping Easter.” They weren’t “Easter worshippers.” They were Christians, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
They were murdered for their faith, and our most prominent Democrats are jumping through hoops not to say that. The left, as always, proves itself to be utterly grotesque."

Democrats Believe Sri Lanka Attacks Were Some People Who Just Did Something.
Muslim terrorists are suspected of waging jihad across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday — targeting churches and hotels frequented by westerners.---Todd Starness




Outraged by Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks in Sri Lanka, Secretary-General Stresses Sanctity of All Places for Worship
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is outraged by the terrorist attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, a sacred day for Christians around the world.  He recalls the sanctity of all places of worship.  He hopes the perpetrators will be swiftly brought to justice.

The Secretary-General expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the Government of Sri Lanka, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.  He commends the leadership demonstrated by the authorities and unity of the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the attacks.

The Secretary-General reiterates the support and solidarity of the United Nations with the people and the Government of Sri Lanka in this difficult moment for the nation.---UN PRESS RELEASE\
https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19550.doc.htm

Related News story: UN NEWS CENTER
UN, world leaders, condemn Sri Lanka terrorist attacks targeting churches, hotels, which leave more than 200 dead.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/04/1037041
More than 200 have been killed and hundreds injured by a series of explosions inside churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, as Christians gathered for services to celebrate Easter. In a statement, UN chief António Guterres said he was "outraged by the terror attacks" and called for the perpetrators to be "swiftly brought to justice".
According to news reports, three churches were targeted, in the cities of Batticaloa, Negombo, and the capital, Colombo. The Shangri-La, Kingsbury, Cinnamon Grand and another hotel, all in the capital, were also hit. 
So far, no group has claimed responsibility for carrying out the likely suicide bombings, but police have reportedly arrested seven people in connection with the attacks.
The Secretary-General said in a statement that on what was "a sacred day for Christians around the world", he recalled "the sanctity of all places of worship".
The statement issued by his Spokesperson said the UN chief "expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the people and Government of Sri Lanka, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured".
He also commended "the leadership demonstrated by the authorities and unity of the people in Sri Lanka in the wake of the attacks"
In a tweet, the UN’s Resident Coordinator for the Indian Ocean island, Hanaa Singer, said the UN  "strongly condemns the horrific attacks carried out against civilians and worshippers...Heartfelt condolences to the families, victims, Government and people”. She also urged Sri Lankans to stand united” in the face of the carnage.

The President of the UN General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, also expressed her “deep sadness” in a tweet, saying that her thoughts were with the people of Sri Lanka, “affected by yet another act of senseless violence”.

“We must unite in our common humanity to condemn these heinous acts and stop targeting innocent people, practicing their faith in peace”, she added.

Sir Lanka’s bloody 26-year civil war waged between Government forces and Tamil separatists in the north, ended in 2009 with the defeat of the rebels, and in the years since, there has been sporadic violence, some targeting religious minorities. 
The island is home to around 1.5 million Christians, the vast majority Roman Catholic. The Sinhalese majority are Buddhist – around 70 per cent of the population - with sizeable Hindu and Muslim minorities also.

In response to Sunday’s attacks, a national curfew has been put in place, and social media networks have reportedly been blocked.
Eye witness reports from St. Sebastian’s church in Negombo describe a scene of carnage, with dozens killed. There were also heavy casualties at St. Anthony’s in the Kochckicade district of Colombo, where the first blast detonated. 
Pope Francis, in his Easter Address outside St. Peter’s in Rome, reportedly expressed his “affectionate closeness” for the Christian community in Sri Lanka which had been struck while gathering for one of its biggest celebrations of the year, and his thoughts to “all the victims of such cruel violence”
UN chief Guterres, concluded his statement reiterating the "support and solidarity of the United Nations, with the people and the Government of Sri Lanka, in this difficult moment for the nation."


Secretary Pompeo Addresses Terrorist Attacks in Sri Lanka and Iranian Oil Imports.
Press release issued 4. 22. 19
https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2019/04/291283.htm
What was supposed to be a joyful Easter Sunday was marred by a horrific wave of Islamic radical terror bloodshed.

It’s heartbreaking that a country which has strived so hard for peace in recent years has been targeted by these terrorists. We mourn the loved ones of the victims, some of whom, we can confirm, were indeed U.S. citizens. This is America’s fight too. I spoke with the prime minister of Sri Lanka this morning. And our embassy and other parts of the U.S. Government are offering all possible assistance to Americans and the Sri Lankan Government alike. We urge that any evildoers be brought to justice expeditiously, and America is prepared to support that.

We also stand with the millions of Sri Lankans who support the freedom of their fellow citizens to worship as they please. We take confidence in knowing that not even atrocities like this one will deter them from respecting religious freedom. Today our nation grieves with the people of Sri Lanka, and we stand committed, resolved to confront terrorism together.

White House Statement
Statement from the Press Secretary
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the outrageous terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka that have claimed so many precious lives on this Easter Sunday. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the more than 200 killed and hundreds of others wounded. We stand with the Sri Lankan government and people as they bring to justice the perpetrators of these despicable and senseless acts.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-press-secretary-53/




In other related news headlines:
Pope Decries Sri Lanka Terrorist Attacks as 'Cruel Violence' During Easter Message
Pope Francis gave his traditional Easter message to the throngs in St. Peter's Square and touched on the horrific terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka that have killed more than 200 people and injured hundreds more.---PJ Media

Pompeo blames 'Islamic radical terror' for Sri Lanka attacks
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday blamed “a horrific wave of Islamic radical terror” for the deadly bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that killed hundreds, including some U.S. citizens.---The Hill

Sri Lanka Easter Bombings Aimed at Christians: Terrorists Described as Religious Extremists
CNSNews.com) – Sri Lanka police declared an overnight curfew after Easter Sunday’s deadly bombing spree targeting churches and five-star hotels. 


Sri Lanka’s bloody Easter puts spotlight on a new terror threat
Experts suspect the deadly series of bombings can't just be the work of "local" actors.---WP

Sri Lanka Was Warned of Possible Attacks. Why Didn’t It Stop Them?
The government’s history of bitter infighting appears to have contributed to a spectacular security blunder that led to one of the world’s deadliest terrorist attacks.---NYT

WSJ:  Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Sri Lanka Bombings
Sri Lanka’s government says it has information the bombers were reacting to last month’s terrorist attack on mosques in New Zealand

SRI LANKA SUICIDE BOMBER: ‘ANYONE WHO DISAGREES WITH MUSLIMS SHOULD BE KILLED’
On Easter Sunday, six blasts happened at almost the exact same time in Sri Lanka at the Cinnamon Grand, Shangri-La and Kingsbury hotels in Colombo, as well as three churches. Later, police also reported more explosions.--Think America

Dems Snub Sri Lankan Christians Murdered By Muslims As ‘Easter Worshippers’ Killed By ‘Radicals’---MRCTV


Orwellian WaPo Slams the 'Far-Right' for Saying Christians Were Under Attack in Sri Lanka
In the wake of the horrific Easter terrorist attack against churches in Sri Lanka, The Washington Post published an article slamming "far-right" political leaders for saying that Christians are under attack. The Orwellian article suggested there was something untoward about reporting on global Christian persecution — by selectively quoting far-right European and American leaders on the issue and ignoring the broader discussion.---PJ MEDIA

Apparently, the Washington Post is suffering from denial!

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

Indigenous People’s Traditional Knowledge Must Be Preserved, Valued Globally, Speakers Stress as Permanent Forum Opens Annual Session
UN PRESS RELEASE
https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/hr5431.doc.htm

Traditional knowledge is at the core of indigenous identity, culture, languages, heritage and livelihoods, and its transmission from one generation to the next must be protected, preserved and encouraged, speakers in the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues stressed today, as they opened its eighteenth session.

The special theme of this year’s forum “Indigenous Peoples’ Traditional Knowledge:  Generation, transmission and protection” is an opportunity to share innovations and practices developed in indigenous communities over centuries and millennia, Permanent Forum Chair Anne Nuorgam said.

“We need to ensure that our educational practices, languages, environmental conservation and management is acknowledged and respected globally, not only by Governments, but by all peoples,” she emphasized.

Traditional knowledge is transmitted between generations through stories, songs, dances, carvings, paintings and performances.  However, global histories of colonialism, exploitation and dispossession continue to undermine and undervalue these aspects.  In many countries, indigenous children and youth are not taught in their native languages.  Calling for financial and technical support from Member States and the United Nations, she encouraged “all of us make sure our children and our youth are connected to their indigenous community and their culture, which is inextricably linked to their lands, territories and natural resources.”

María Fernanda Espinosa (Ecuador), General Assembly President, stressed that traditional knowledge occupies a pivotal place in the range of actions needed to mitigate climate change.  Transferring this information across generations is vital, as is harnessing the potential of youth and women.  Highlighting the importance of preserving languages, she pointed out that knowledge accumulated over thousands of years on medicine, meteorology, agriculture and other areas is at risk of forever disappearing.  In preparing for the great challenges ahead, she said efforts must include fostering a better understanding of traditional knowledge and finding ways to strengthen indigenous peoples’ voices within the United Nations.

Valentin Rybakov (Belarus), Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council, said the Forum’s 2019 theme is timely considering the vast role of indigenous knowledge in sustainable development.  However, misconceptions often categorize traditional activities as uninformed and damaging to the environment when, in fact, indigenous peoples’ knowledge of their lands includes a vast array of successful practices.  He called on Member States to continue to collaborate with indigenous peoples in implementing the Goals and in reporting for voluntary national reviews.

In the afternoon, the Forum held a discussion on preserving indigenous languages, with speakers noting the importance of the General Assembly’s decision to proclaim 2019 the International Year of Indigenous Languages.  Member States shared their work towards that end while representatives of indigenous groups pointed to challenges they face in trying to access education in their mother tongues. 

Royal Johan Kxao UI/O/OO, Deputy Minister for Marginalized Communities of Namibia, said that although his country’s Constitution ensures multiple languages could be used in an official capacity, three groups are left on the margins.  The challenge remains in providing education to these groups in their indigenous language at the foundational levels, he said, adding:  “For this reason, you find many children not able to speak their language.”  Igor Barinov, Head of the Federal Agency on Interethnic relations of the Russian Federation, said that the education system in his country teaches in 25 languages.  State efforts have helped preserve myriad languages which were forecasted for extinction 100 years ago.  Joanna Hautakorpi, Minister Adviser in the Ministry for Justice of Finland, said that with the majority of Sami children today living outside their homeland area, the Government in Helsinki started a class last year in which children receive lessons in Sami.

A representative of the Sami Parliament in Norway, noting the “real fear” that indigenous people will not be able to keep up with the digital revolution, stressed the importance of having access to digital tools in indigenous languages.  The Head of the Indigenous Youth Division at the Fund for the Development of the Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean called indigenous languages “a link to our heritage” and sacred.  A representative of the Nomadic Ancestral Community of Indigenous Peoples of the North (Yukagirs) “Keigur” said the rights to language and land are interlinked, stressing that children must be able to study in their communities and still access education in their native language.

Also delivering opening remarks today was Stefan Schweinfest, Director of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs’ Statistics Division, on behalf of the Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, and Cristiana Paşca Palmer, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity.  The Forum also heard a ceremonial welcome by the Chief of the Onondaga Nation, Chief Tadodaho Sid Hill.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Permanent Forum elected by acclamation Anne Nuorgam (Finland) as Chair of its eighteenth session.  Phoolman Chaudhary (Nepal), Lourdes Tiban Guala (Ecuador), Dmitri Kharakka-Zaitsev (Russian Federation) and Elifuraha Laltaika (United Republic of Tanzania) were elected as Vice-Chairs while Brian Keane (United States) was elected Rapporteur.

The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues will reconvene at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 23 April, to continue its eighteenth session.

Related news story from the UN News Center
Traditional knowledge at ‘core’ of indigenous heritage, and ‘must be protected’, says UN Forum
Traditional knowledge is at the core of indigenous identity, culture and heritage around the world, the chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues said at the annual event’s opening day on Monday, stressing that it “must be protected”.

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Libya: Thousands seek shelter in health clinics from Tripoli fighting, UN warns
Nearly three weeks since fighting began near the Libyan capital Tripoli, the UN health agency warned on Tuesday that “large numbers” of people are sheltering in medical clinics, while civilians continue to be killed or injured, and refugees and migrants remain exposed to clashes.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/04/1037121

Killing of Egyptian peacekeeper in Mali ‘may constitute war crimes’ Guterres warns, urging ‘swift action’
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https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/04/1037031

UN condemns attack on Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo which left doctor dead, two others injured
The UN has condemned an attack on an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday, which led to the death of a doctor working for the World Health Organization (WHO), and injured two others.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/04/1037021




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