In what has been described as a vastly coordinated attack, a number of bombs were set off in the Belrunean capital of Belrunapolis today, killing 1300, and injuring more 10000. Injuries vary from scrapes and bruises, to broken bones, and severe brain and other injuries.
The attack has been credited on the Sons of God, a far right Christian group which, until now, has only take part in peaceful, yet very vocal, protests. The leader of the Sons of God, former minister Aiden Meayse took credit for the attack, claiming that it was retaliation for blatant attacks on the rights of Belrunean Christians by the government.
In an internet blog, the SOG cited several examples of how Christians have been persecuted and attacked in Belrune, from prohibitions on official prayers as part of government functions, to the dropping of Christmas as an official state holiday.
President Bob of Belrune addressed the nation, and the world...
"The purposely attacks on civilians, for any reason is unacceptable. The Sons of God are nothing but cowards who believe they have the right to force their religious beliefs on other people through force. We will not rest until every single member of the SOG is either dead, or in prison. They have been declared enemies of the state. In edition, we will consider it a direct declaration of war on Belrune for any nation to harbor or protect members of the SOG. We will respond with full military force.
As for the so called "reasons" for the attacks, the rights of Christians have in no way shape or form been infringed up by the our government. We prohibit prayer from being part of official government functions because we hold our government to be a secular one, not belonging to any single religion, or religion in general. We do not interfere in any way shape or form in private prayers of government workers or students in public schools. As for he dropping of Christmas as a state holiday, Christmas is a solely Christian holiday. As such, it is not proper to recognize it as a state holiday in a secular nation. We do not prohibit the celebration of Christmas in government offices, by those who wish to take part, but simply deny official recognition, and prohibit tax funds from being used to arrange these celebrations.
The Sons of God are Christian supremists who wish for them and their beliefs to be considered above the law. They murder innocent people not because they are being persecuted, but because they are not allowed to force their faith on others."