Christians Scapegoated Bishop Says

Riot Survivors

The popular understanding of the term "scapegoat" is evidence of the work of the Gospel in history. So it isn't a surprise to hear a bishop use it in Nigeria.

Christians in Jos are ‘scapegoats’, says bishop. [ht: Dhimmiwatch]

Bishop Kwashi described the weekend’s violence as “a wake-up call to state and federal authorities . . . to ensure that truth is told, truth is maintained, and justice done.” He said on Tuesday, “It’s our usual call and I’m tired of making it.

To international media, he made the plea: “Please, if you have evid ence of anywhere where Chris tians have sparked off a riot or done anything wrong, please be honest in telling it. But if not, stand up for justice.

“We want the support of the Church worldwide to understand that we have never initiated crimes against the Muslim people.”