In They Say We Are Infidels, award-winning journalist Mindy Belz reveals the harrowing realities faced by Christian minorities as ISIS militants swept from Syria into Iraq. Drawing on more than a decade of frontline reporting, Belz brings readers into village churches, community gatherings, and family homes where threats of violence, forced displacement, and kidnapping became daily horrors.
This softcover edition adds a new chapter examining recent shifts in regional politics and the efforts of international relief organizations. Belz combines vivid personal testimonies with careful analysis to explain how extremist ideology took hold, why Christians were declared 'infidels', and what strategies are being pursued to curb ongoing persecution.
Rich with firsthand observations and historical context, They Say We Are Infidels is organized around key themes:
- Survivor accounts of resilience and faith under attack
- Background on ISIS origins and ideological developments
- Insights into humanitarian operations and community rebuilding
Belz's compassionate storytelling and in-depth research offer a sobering portrait of war-torn communities and a clear-eyed view of paths toward justice and reconciliation. This powerful narrative encourages informed discussion about religious freedom and the human cost of extremism.
