Saddam Hussein's Middle East region is home not only to 150 million Muslims but to a minority remnant of 10 million to 12 million Christians
Their heritage extends to the biblical beginnings depicted in the Book of Acts. The new faith quickly spread to Syria, where "the disciples were for the first time called Christians" (Acts 11:26), across present-day Turkey and into Europe and points eastward.

But in modern times, Christians' status in the region has long been precarious. The Iraq situation makes matters worse.

By Richard N. Ostling, AP Religion Writer March 08, 2003

The court postponed the destruction order issued by Nazareth Magistrate's Court last Thursday.

The square in Nazareth has become the source of tension between Christian and Muslim leaders and groups because of differing interpretations of its historic and spiritual importance

By Uri Ash, Haaretz, March 13

Philip, Abigail's father held a Bible and told the mourners in a choked voice of how he choose Abigail's name for its meaning in Hebrew, "father's joy."

The tragic death of Abigail in a terror attack was one of the first opportinuties the Israeli media is exposed to the tiny community of evangalicals living in the country

Special Reporter, Come and See, March 9, 2003

The court orders to demolish the first floor that was built in Shehab El-Din Mosque in Nazareth. The mosque was built on a disputed land near the Church of Announciation, where according to the tradition, is the site where the angel announced to the virgin Mary that she will have a son that will be the Messiah

Special For Come and See, March 6, 2003

At least 15 people were killed and more than 40 wounded, some critically, in a suicide bombing yesterday afternoon at a main Egged bus line stop in central Haifa. Abigail Litle, the 14 year old daughter of Baptist Pastor was killed in blast.

Funeral will take place on Sunday, March 09 at 12:00, at the Messianic cemetery at the southern entrance to Haifa.

Special for Come and See, March 6, 2003

Coptic Bishop Wissa of Baliana Diocese, articulated the dismay of many in the Christian community :"If those accused are really innocent, where are the real killers? The 21 Christians who were so brutally murdered in January 2000 did not kill themselves"

By Michael Ireland, ASSIST News Service, March 3, 2003

While Christians can wait for years to get a permission to build a church in Egypt, and can never receive permits to build churches in most Arab countries, Qatar is offering land for Christians to build churches.

FEB. 25, 2003, Zenit.org

An American Christian writes to fellow Christians who support the attack on Iraq:

"We won't show people the love of Christ, nor bring them to salvation AFTER blowing the crap out of them and their family members. Dead sinners don't come to the Lord".

Mike McNab, Special for Come and See, Feb 24, 2003

The prayer focus is being organized by Christians United in Prayer.
"While Christians had different opinions regarding possible war with Iraq, we must not desire that our will be done, but rather... the Lord's."

Charisma News, Feb 19, 2003