70 CHRISTIANS BEHEADED BY ISIS

BY SNN.BZ STAFF

The recent brutal actions by ISIS in Africa, where over 70 Christians were beheaded, are a chilling reminder of the ongoing persecution of religious minorities. The beheadings took place in a region where ISIS has gained significant ground — this is not an isolated incident. American media has known about it and not published a word.

American legacy media reported on DEI, LGBTQ+ and Transgender issues on a daily basis for sixteen years but has said very little about the 70+ beheaded Christians. The attack has shocked the international community, especially because of the sheer number of lives lost in such a horrific way.

While reports have emerged from international news outlets about this atrocity, it’s alarming that mainstream media in the United States has largely failed to cover it.

American media’s silence is deafening, and the lack of widespread coverage begs the question of why such an important and tragic event isn’t being reported with the urgency and compassion it deserves.

The beheadings were reportedly carried out by ISIS militants who specifically targeted Christians in the region. These individuals, many of whom had been living in peace with their Muslim neighbors for years, fell victim to the extremists’ desire to eradicate any opposition to their fundamentalist views.

The beheadings themselves were filmed and shared as part of ISIS’s ongoing propaganda campaign. This brutal act was meant not only to terrorize the Christian population but also to further ISIS’s mission of spreading fear and domination wherever it operates.

While the immediate loss of life is tragic, the long-term impact on the communities affected is also devastating. Many Christian families have been forced to flee their homes, seeking refuge in other parts of the continent or even across the sea. The violence has caused widespread displacement and fear, leaving behind a fractured social fabric.

Communities that once thrived together are now in turmoil, unsure of where to go or who to turn to for safety. Religious minorities are increasingly finding themselves caught between the violence of extremist groups and a lack of international intervention.

The failure of the American media to report on this atrocity is especially concerning because the United States plays a significant role in global diplomatic and military efforts. By neglecting to cover such incidents, there is a missed opportunity to raise awareness and rally international pressure on governments to take stronger action against ISIS and other extremist groups.

The United States, along with its allies, must continue to address the threat posed by ISIS and other terrorist organizations. However, that can only happen when the public is fully informed about the scale of the violence.

This silence also raises questions about media priorities. Is it that the suffering of religious minorities, particularly Christians, in Africa is viewed as less significant or worthy of attention? The inconsistency in how global violence is covered often highlights troubling biases in news reporting. As knowing adults, it’s essential to demand that such atrocities be covered comprehensively and compassionately, regardless of where they occur or the religious identity of the victims. Failure to do so only emboldens those who seek to destroy peace and foster fear.

In response to these tragedies, Franklin Graham, the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, has consistently spoken out against the persecution of Christians by ISIS. In previous years, Graham condemned ISIS’s execution of 11 Christian aid workers in Nigeria, labeling it a “message to Christians in the world.” His advocacy for persecuted Christians has been vocal and urgent, as seen when he addressed the brutal beheading of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya in 2015.

In conclusion, the beheadings of over 70 Christians by ISIS in Africa are a stark reminder of the dangers of religious extremism. The event serves as both a tragedy and a call to action for the global community.

The silence of American media outlets about such a heinous act is a disservice to the victims and to the public, who deserve to know the full scope of the world’s most pressing human rights issues.