Mainstream Media 'Discovers' Christian Persecution in Geostrategic Hotspots
CBS News dutifully reported on a church attack in Nigeria, resulting in two deaths, days after schoolgirls were abducted. The article's meta description even name-drops Donald Trump, framing the issue as an 'existential threat' to Christianity and hinting at 'possible military action.' This narrative is familiar: when Christians are targeted in resource-rich nations, it often becomes a casus belli
for intervention, conveniently overlooking past Western destabilization. Where is the historical context? The article completely bypasses the complex interplay of resource extraction, colonial legacies, and the rise of groups like Boko Haram—often fueled by economic disparity and state corruption, not just religious fervor. We're told to care about 'existential threats' only when they align with
pre-approved strategic interests, never when they expose the West's complicity in creating the very conditions for such tragedies. The irony is, these same outlets rarely advocate decisive action when the victims are Palestinian children or Yemeni civilians, who face far more comprehensive 'existential threats' from well-funded, Western-backed militaries. Funny how selective that 'existential
threat' radar can be.