(DC Pundit) – In a horrific display of barbarity, seventy decapitated bodies have been discovered inside a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to Open Doors, an organization dedicated to supporting persecuted Christians worldwide. The suspected perpetrators? An Islamist group known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). This unspeakable act of violence should send shockwaves through the conscience of the world, yet the mainstream media remains largely silent – a silence that speaks volumes about their skewed priorities.
It’s no surprise that the mainstream media is ignoring this story. They only care about stories that fit their narrative. Christians being beheaded by radical Islamists? That doesn’t fit the narrative. That doesn’t push the progressive agenda. So, they ignore it. It’s disgusting, but sadly, not surprising.
The gruesome discovery was made in a Protestant church in the town of Kasanga, located in the Lubero Territory of North Kivu province, late last week, Open Doors reported. While no group has officially claimed responsibility for the atrocity, Open Doors, along with numerous other organizations citing “field sources,” have pointed the finger at the ADF. The victims are believed to have been taken hostage days before their execution. The method of killing – beheading with machetes – is particularly brutal and reminiscent of the horrors inflicted by ISIS in the Middle East.
Alain Kiwewa, military administrator for the Lubero Territory, stated that he is investigating the incident, according to the Pan-African news agency Agence de Presse Africaine. However, “local sources suspect the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist group of Ugandan origin affiliated with the Islamic State, as well as local armed groups of being responsible for the massacre. These groups have maintained a climate of terror in the region for several months,” the agency reported. It also noted that the victims, who were “tied up and decapitated with knives,” had been kidnapped on February 12.
The silence from many corners is deafening. As American conservative anti-abortion activist Lila Rose pointed out on X: “Horrific. 70 Christians were brutally beheaded by an Islamist group inside a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo Where’s the media outrage? Pray for persecuted Christians.” Where indeed? It seems that only when a narrative aligns with their ideological agenda does the mainstream media find its voice.
Horrific.
70 Christians were brutally beheaded by an Islamist group inside a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Where’s the media outrage?
Pray for persecuted Christians 🙏
— Lila Rose (@LilaGraceRose) February 20, 2025
The Hungarian State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians, Tristan Azbej, echoed Rose’s sentiment: “Horrified to learn about the 70 Christian martyrs beheaded by terrorists in a church in Kasanga, DRC. Hungary stands in solidarity with the persecuted Christians BUT we need more the world needs to recognize and act against Christian persecution.” It’s a sad indictment of our times that the persecution of Christians, particularly in certain parts of the world, is often downplayed or ignored by those who should be leading the charge in condemning such atrocities.
The left will jump at the opportunity to denounce any perceived injustice against any minority group, but when Christians are being slaughtered for their faith, they suddenly go silent. It’s hypocrisy at its finest.
An elder of the Evangelical Community in Central Africa poignantly captured the despair felt by the Christian community in the DRC, saying: “We don’t know what to do or how to pray. There have been too many massacres. May God’s will be done.” These are words born of unimaginable suffering and a testament to the unwavering faith of those who continue to endure unimaginable hardships.
The DRC has been mired in nearly continuous war and conflict for over three decades, but the recent surge in violence, fueled by the advancement of groups like the March 23 Movement (M23) and the ADF, has created a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. The ADF’s reign of terror is one of the reasons Ugandan forces were recently deployed to eastern Congo to assist Congolese troops. It’s a desperate attempt to contain the escalating violence, but much more needs to be done to protect innocent civilians, particularly the vulnerable Christian population.
We must demand that our leaders and the media shine a light on the persecution of Christians around the world and take concrete action to hold the perpetrators accountable. We must also stand in solidarity with those who are suffering for their faith, offering them our prayers, support, and our unwavering commitment to their protection. The silence must end.
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