Turkey: Malatya Murder Trial Set to Open


	Turkey: Malatya Murder Trial Set to Open

jatfla

11-6-2007 12:22 PM

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turkey, christians, islam

jatfla says:

I had forgotten about these murders. I'm interested in some knowledgeable insights. In Turkey, is it common to consider Christianity a threat?

Gee, Turkey...the home of the 7 Churches of Revelation and a major center of Paul's Missionary activity.

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11-7-2007 7:34 PM

davboz

Not a violent threat I wouldn't think.
It does mention ties with PKK, though.
In that case 'Christian' would be irrelevant. Gotta see what's behind the story, but , I haven't really checked it out.

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