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 Russian Priest And Muslim Critic, Daniil Sysoyev, Assassinated In Church Author: Tony Halpin Source: Times Online (UK) Title: RUSSIAN PRIEST AND MUSLIM CRITIC, DANIIL SYSOYEV, ASSASSINATED IN CHURCH A Russian Orthodox priest known for his outspoken criticism of Islam and attempts to convert Muslims to Christianity has been assassinated in his Moscow church. A masked gunman shot Father Daniil Sysoyev in the head and chest after asking for him by name, police said. The choirmaster, Vladimir Strelbinsky, was seriously wounded in the attack at St Thomas Church in southern Moscow. Father Daniil, 35, died of his wounds in hospital late last night. A Russian newspaper reported that he had recently told its journalists of 14 death threats by telephone and e-mail, which he had received as a result of his work among Muslim migrants from former Soviet republics. Additional Article Link: [Click HERE] | |
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| He Didn't Deserve That... | Nov 22nd. at 12:14:10 pm EST |
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bigcat (peoria, Illinois) - Email Me I'm very sorry that happened, and I hope they catch the ones who did it, and that he will be at peace, but it's not too surprising. In certain countries it is considered a capital crime to change one's religion and anyone who converts another from Islam is considered a criminal as well. A sore point with some extremists, no doubt. It doesn't matter whether it is the decision of the person who converts from Islam to something else, it is the fact that he does. I hope that this doesn't discourage others from speaking out against this act, and those who caused it. |
| Not Right | Nov 22nd. at 12:06:42 am EST |
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Feathercloak (Grand Junction, Colorado) - Email Me I don't think this Priest deserved it. If a Muslim converts to Orthodoxy it is his or her own right. It is their own spritual journey whatever the reason for it. Killing a priest for coverting others is heinous. Unless it is conversion by the sword, which in these cases it clearly wasn't. I hope he is at peace and that his killer is found. |
| This Is Rather Sad For Everyone. | Nov 20th. at 9:51:58 pm EST |
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Avagdu (Independence, Missouri) - Email Me The Russian Orthodox Church carries a lot of power in the country. Those not of the state religion always need to watch their step as the church has no qualms in stepping down on other faiths. The killing was stupid, plain and simple but this will affect everyone and especially those of the Muslim faith there that are not violent. This act will hurt moslems in Russian. |
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