Iraq muslim journalist: “We are all Christians”

It was on July 27 during the newscast. The famous Iraqi journalist, Muslim, Dalia Al Aqidi did not hesitate in the face of the suffering of the people of Mosul, declaring “We are all Christians.”

Interviewed by the Lebanese newspaper “An-Nahar”, the journalist had already announced its decision to carry the cross while presenting the news, explaining his actions by saying: “Religious pluralism is a reality of Iraq, the cradle of civilization, science and culture. Who could benefit from the history and civilization if we returned to the darkness? Christians are people of this country, and we can not go on without them or in the absence of a part of Iraq. “

She then addressed his words to “those who accuse others of being infidels. You are unbelievers, apostates, polytheists, you other headhunters. I am a simple human being who defends the rights of its children regardless of their origin and identity “countries.

The courageous Muslim journalist concluded by stressing that “our religion is a religion of tolerance, and the Islamist political fascism led moderate Muslims like me to be ashamed of their religion. Fear leads many to remain silent, but I will not stay silent in the face of this injustice. “