The Western-backed Islamist regime in Syria massacres thousands of Christians and Alawites as global leaders and the Catholic hierarchy remain scandalously silent in face of barbaric persecution.
Israel’s war footing against Iran risks a broader Middle Eastern war, with Syria’s collapse fueling Israeli-Turkish tensions. Washington’s backing of Benjamin Netanyahu and his ambitions could tether America to the escalating regional conflict.
Assad’s toppling is about much more than regime change or even a regional war. The war in Syria has provided a window into the world war global superpowers are already waging.
Syrian-born UK journalist Richard Medhurst claims the Western media is 'lying to you' over Syria and that the 'regime change operation' against the last remaining secular Arab state is the result of a CIA-directed operation costing over '$1 billion.'
On this episode of Faith and Reason, the panel discusses the rumored cancellation of Christmas and the persecution of Christians in Syria, Pope Francis approving an LGBT 'pilgrimage' in Rome for the Jubilee year, and more.
The Yinon Plan of 1982 proposed a 'Greater Israel' to dominate the entire Middle East. Now there is a power vacuum in Syria after the ousting of Assad – and Israel has already begun making moves to secure power and influence.
As Syria is thrust into turmoil, let us pray for peace, healing, and hope, particularly for the struggles of Christians in the region who could soon become the victims of violent persecutions.
Assad's fall in Syria is extremely significant: a strategic defeat for Russia, Iran, and perhaps even China, an apparent victory for the US/Israel and Turkey. Instability will likely mean a continuation of, not an end to, the troubles in the region.
The United States is backing anti-Christian 'rebel' groups fighting to depose Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. As JD Vance once asked, 'Why can't we stop genociding Christians?' The answer is power. And that power has a lot to do with natural gas.