Fox News - Islamic Extremists Reportedly Attacking Egypt's Christian Community Over Morsi Ouster

By Perry Chiaramonte, FoxNews.com

The Muslim Brotherhood reportedly is attempting to blame Egypt’s Coptic Christian community for the recent ousting of President Mohammed Morsi and even resorting to violent tactics in an effort to gain back power.

Reports have surfaced out of Egypt that sectarian attacks against Copts by Islamic extremists are on the rise since Morsi was ousted July 3. Copts, who make up about 9% of Egypt's population, have said they consistently have been targeted by Islamic radicals for campaigning against the Muslim Brotherhood-backed president. . . .

"The Muslim Brotherhood's allegation that Coptic Christians in Egypt are in some way responsible for the coup that ousted former President Morsi reeks of ignorance and sectarian intolerance,” Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director of Washington, D.C.-based American Center for Law and Justice, told FoxNews.com. . . .

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