The ouster of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt has brought to the fore all sorts of unsavory characters, including Sheikh ‘Adel Shehato, an official in Egyptian Islamic Jihad who was freed from prison after Mubarak was forced from office. In a recent interview with an Egyptian newspaper (translated from Arabic by the good folks at MEMRI), Shehato had this to say about the possibility of peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians in post-Mubarak Egypt:
Interviewer: “Are you against blowing up churches?”
Shehato: “Yes and no. The Christian is free to worship his god in his church, but if the Christians make problems for the Muslims, I will exterminate them. I am guided by the shari’a, and it stipulates that they must pay the jizya tax while in a state of humiliation…”
Interviewer: “These positions of yours frighten us, as Egyptians.”
Shehato: “I will not act [in ways] that contradict my faith just in order to please the people… We say to the Christians, convert to Islam or pay the jizya, otherwise we will fight you. The shari’a is not based on [human] logic but on divine law. That is why we oppose universal, manmade constitutions.”
With people like Shehato jockeying for power in Egypt, the prospects for Egyptian democracy do not — to say the least — look bright. Pray for Christians in Egypt, and for all in the country who truly long for and work for a free, democratic state.
What do you think?
9:00 pm
The concept of reciprocity comes to mind here. As these injustices perpetrated in Muslim countries against non-Muslims build, the inevitable counter-injustice in non-Muslim countries builds as well.
12:44 pm
Over throw of pro west governments is what you get when you elect a crooked communist Chicago Muslim. Is anybody really surprised?????
3:24 am
well,the lord spoke of you egypt in the book of isiaha, and he says,he is going to install a hard and cruel master and he will rule over you with an iron rod because of your pride,and you brag over the nile saying it is your made river,the lord further says he will dry it up and u will have no water,fishermen will be idol and so the craftsmen untill you call upon the the lord GOD of israel.and he will save you! and in the middle of one of your great cities “memphis” thre will be an alter of the lord JESUS CHRIST meaning that egypt worships the lord GOD of israel.therefore mr shehato prepare for the hardest jugdment of the lord on egypt that will force you to believe JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD GOD AND SAVIOUR
5:46 pm
The Stage is set,The puppet Obama has his lines,the 10 rulers tell him what to say,and God is the Autor of the play, who wrote the book.Welcome to The New World Order,where we no longer have rights,and we have left Israel in the dark. Woo To the once great USA.
8:58 pm
You are all talk hiding behind a scuarf and wearing a skirt. What happened to leaders like Aleczander and changis chan who rode infront. Not letting women and children kill themselves for bunch of cowords.
11:14 am
MUSLIMS BUILD THEIR MOSQUES IN EVERY COUNTRY WITH NO OPPOSITION! THE CONTRARY IS TRUE FOR CHURCHES WHICH ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN MUSLIM COUNTRIES! THIS IS HOW THEY ARE DOMINATING!
9:31 am
jesus still loves men like saheto. but he have to return soonly unless… b/c this is time of GOD. repent u all…
5:15 am
Unfortunately, Shehato’s views are mainstream islam, not the lunatic fringe.
3:25 pm
You are right, Scott. No matter if they say they are moderate, the Koran demands this of all Muslims. They lie when they tell you they don’t believe this. If they believe the Koran, they believe this. They are taught it is good to lie to the infidel to promote Islam. That also is in the Koran.
1:48 am
u[org.] wud be doing Israel, Egypt, the free World; certainly the non-muslim folk of all muslim lands; enorm boons by 2 good deeds now: have Isr or US drop a flyer[newsheet - soon, easily done by UAV] w/ the interview – perhaps titled ‘future of non-muslim in muslim lands’ on [the possibilities are endless] cairo christian areas: second, request a few wealthy non-muslim Ross-Perot-types to fund bug-disposal services wherever these bugs are spotted….bugs like Sadr, Nasrallah, Shehato
1:23 am
Oh yes,Sharia law.That’s the same law that adults are allowed to take a one year old baby girl as a bride as long as they consummate the marriage before they turn nine years old.This is not knowledge to most as it is extremely sickening to comprehend,but the truth has to be told.That’s the kind of evil that are enemies of Israel.A book on this subject has been published by an extremely brave Egyptian moslem woman.The title of this book is “Joys of Muslim Women”by Nonie Darwish.If I had the power,I would definitely annoint this wonderfull woman as a Saint for exposing the horrible practices of this faith.I pray that all of you good people who read this, join with me in asking the only true GOD our SAVIOUR to protect and give strength to Nonie and the little children of her book in their hour of need.
10:32 pm
This idiot is so enamered with his being and words that will place him in hell forever. God bless these sick ones that are blinded with hate. Sorry fella Our God comes first. Not through a self appointed killer. YOU, ARE, SICK>
9:55 pm
We are not fearful. We are more of spiritual survival rather and not of this physical body. Let Adel Shehato and others of his like remember history of the destruction the Egyptians went through as the Israelites were fleeing Egypty. Anger and wrath shall be upon him, Amen.
9:15 pm
The Holy Bible speaks of these muslims running rampant in the last days ..anyone with a mind at all has to believe that this earth is groaning as a woman in labor..The jhadists’ hearts are indeed pure EVIL..They will also get their due if they do not turn from this evil..Jesus came the first time humble as a servant ..This time He will come as King of Kings and put them all in their proper place..God have mercy on these people who are so blinded by Satan!!
9:08 pm
To me, his eyes might possibly look evil–but they look more empty and dead inside. This looks like he wants to do G-d’s will but doesn’t really know G-d..that G-d is not just holy but loving.
3:46 pm
I don’t know how evil Mubarak was but Egypt, Israel and the world were better off with him in charge in Egypt. While the world was rejoicing they were ignoring the fact of the Muslim Brotherhood and their intention to take over,in their ultimate ambition to rule the world under Islam and Shariah Law. I do think the man probably believes what he is saying but he doesn’t really know God. If he did, he would be amazed at the love of God and how much God loves him and the rest of us. It is truly sad to think of believing in a God like these people believe in. I think I would be in despair if I believed that. But, since I believe in Jesus Christ, I am filled with joy at His love and caring for us all.
8:52 pm
Well thank you USA & Europe for helping the Muslims brotherhood to rid of a dictator like Mubarak and bring a system which is worse than Nazi Germany during the 2nd WW, may God help Coptic of Egypt.
8:03 pm
This thinking is the very reason these people will not advance from the sixth century. And this thinking will lead to their ultimate demise. Even a decade ago the world was not exposed to the extent of their brutality and the cruelty of sharia.
5:07 pm
Jesus said. ” to turn the other check.”He didn’t say that you must allow an ideology or muslim faith to exterminate you. I think its time not to turn the other check. Its time to fight back. If the muslims are allowed into east jerusalem, they will blow up all of the Christian churches and Jewish temples. They will not stop until all but them are alive.
5:02 pm
This is a sad, sad situation!!! I stand with God the Father, our creator, and His son Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior…I am proud to say I am a Christian, I love Isreal, and the Jewish people. I feel sorry for those who would think less. Isreal belongs to the Isrealites, and I believe the word of GOD. I will not become muslin…I am a Christian that stands with Isreal to the very end. We all need to pray that mad men like these shall all fall from power…That GOD will Bless Isreal and the United States of America !!! Through GOD, and JESUS CHRIST our Savior all things are possible, and prayer does move mountains.
4:16 pm
It is our duty to bring these extremist back into prisons if that means an invasion on the countries that harbor them. The traitors Hillary Clinton and Barrak Hussein must pay for their collusion.
6:56 am
What is it that can bring a man of god to massacre his Daughters in what is known as honor killings. What kind of a god could honor insanity.
Life is the greatest gift from god. Someone help me understand the insane measures of a mad man.
10:23 pm
In the US we would allow you to worship as you chose but under the shari’a law you would ‘force’ us to convert or in humiliation pay a tyrannical tax.. wheres the love, wheres the freedom.. or.. is there. Some time back we had authorities telling us to bow to a king and pay an unrepresented tax, and supposedly live our lives for us… it ended when we leveled muskets on redcoats.
10:16 pm
You are being robbed of your natural right to make the world a peaceful place by keeping this mindset. Sad for you because it is not about Peace, will not lead to peace, and you wont have your own.
2:50 pm
Sheikh ‘Adel Shehato must be friends with the president of Iran. They both want everyone to be just like them: to wipe out anyone who is a Jew, Christian, Hindu, Sufi, Bahi, Buddhist, or atheist.
11:46 am
sorry but as a christian learning of other faiths im all ears however as one hindu said where islam goes nothing grows…. one religion? its not acceptable..
10:51 am
Mubarak was ousted for the sake of Democracy.. but yet again, Egyptian are nearing to slide the slippery slope of decline by letting another radical strongman,intolerant of other sects, enjoy power on
9:14 am
The thought that Islam is taking over so many countries in the middle east is frightening. Satan is working overtime to destroy man. These jihadist need to be exterminated. They’re evil
7:30 am
Just look at his eyes. you can tell that he is PURE EVIL.
1:34 pm
It is not only penetrating the middle east, but Asia and Europe, we are seeing what God has prophecised to us long ago, but we can still pray for Israel and we can pray for our enemies, God is more powerful than anything these radicals can bring forth.
8:52 pm
Shirley, it’s beginning to happen in America under the guise of “tolerance”. The Muslims are springing up everywhere and their growth in our midst is not innocent, trust me!
9:03 am
To: Mr. Shehato, if people that believe like you, have control of Egypt! I do believe your country have now gone from the hot fat! now into the fire! this shari’a law is not from above but from below human thinking. where is the peace? and freedom? democracy is what your country men died for? true freedom when all people are free to express their views on any subject or religious belief. I would think the only reason you would not want freedom of speech is because your faith is not strong! but week! millions would leave and turn to freedom from this enslavement to a unknown God that you try to present. Most people want freedom from Muslim faith but they would be killed if they express their veiws.
10:10 am
Emerson… You just plain don’t get it.
Google what the word “Taqiyya” means.
7:30 am
we should pray for the like Adel Shehato Muslims too so that they can understand that they couldn’t make Allah happy with such doings /heresies/. may God bless their mind to have a human thinking.