When churches are bombedSALADIN would have had every reason to go on a rampage. But it became the accepted term for large churches of venerable origin because it is where large numbers of faithful assemble. Churches and mosques, for this reason, have been citadels of strength for those who have surrendered themselves to the embrace of God in faith and obedience. It should be evident then that an enemy, either of the people or the faith, would consider churches premium strategic objectives! But the contumely attains particularly execrable levels when the destruction of sacred places has political ends.

Source: Manila Times January 30, 2019 18:56 UTC