1,200-Year Old Cross Found In Pakistan Implies Christianity Was There 'Before Islam Came'
Michael Foust | Christian Headlines.com Contributor | Tuesday, July 14, 2020
University of Baltistan Skardu, 1,200 year old marble cross is found in Pakistan

Photo courtesy: ©University of Baltistan Skardu

A giant cross estimated to be at least 1,200 years old has been discovered in the mountains of Pakistan and could include hints of Christianity’s early presence there.

The marble rock cross, weighing three to four tons and spanning seven feet from top to bottom, was found by a team from the University of Baltistan, Skardu in the Himalayan mountains near Baltistan, according to Union of Catholic Asian News.

Researchers discussed the findings at a press conference in mid-June.

Bordered by Afghanistan, Iran, India and China, Pakistan is a majority Muslim country, with more than 96 percent of its citizens practicing Islam.

Caritas Pakistan, a Catholic organization, celebrated the find.

“It is indeed great news for all of us that an ancient cross was found in Skardu,” said Mansha Noor, executive director of Caritas Pakistan. “It shows that Christianity existed in this area and there must be a church and houses of Christians. There are currently no Christian families in that area, but they were once present.

“I request the authorities invite international historians to find out more about the accurate history of the cross.”

Christians in Pakistan frequently face persecution for their faith. Byzantine history expert Béatrice Caseau told Barnabus Fund the cross could be evidence that Middle East merchants brought the gospel to the region.

"Even if we lack the sources to know with certainty where they passed, we know that Christians from the Persian world, using the Syriac language, came to the Indus region between the fifth and eighth centuries, until the arrival of Islam,” Caseau said.

One Pakistani Christian leader told Barnabus Fund, “Praise the Lord, this makes me very joyful. It will be a great encouragement to Christians in Pakistan to show that our faith was here many, many generations ago, before Islam came. This is amazing news! I am looking forward to what the research outcome will reveal about Christianity in Pakistan.”

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Ok oh, before Abraham, JESUS was.

Yes Christianity came long before Islam. The prophet Muhammad, was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in 570 A.D. Muslims believe he was the final prophet sent by God to reveal their faith to mankind. Angel Gabriel visited Muhammad in 610 A.D. while he was meditating in a cave. The angel ordered Muhammad to recite the words of Allah.

OLAADEGBU:
1,200 Year Old Cross Found In Pakistan Implies Christianity Was There Before Islam

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It only proves that cross was used for idol worship period

Mohammed was born 570 years after the death of christ

Jesus is Lord

Something was there before the cross too....
A cross is like any other object

OLAADEGBU:
1,200-Year Old Cross Found In Pakistan Implies Christianity Was There 'Before Islam Came'
Michael Foust | Christian Headlines.com Contributor | Tuesday, July 14, 2020
University of Baltistan Skardu, 1,200 year old marble cross is found in Pakistan

Photo courtesy: ©University of Baltistan Skardu

A giant cross estimated to be at least 1,200 years old has been discovered in the mountains of Pakistan and could include hints of Christianity’s early presence there.

The marble rock cross, weighing three to four tons and spanning seven feet from top to bottom, was found by a team from the University of Baltistan, Skardu in the Himalayan mountains near Baltistan, according to Union of Catholic Asian News.

Researchers discussed the findings at a press conference in mid-June.

Bordered by Afghanistan, Iran, India and China, Pakistan is a majority Muslim country, with more than 96 percent of its citizens practicing Islam.

Caritas Pakistan, a Catholic organization, celebrated the find.

“It is indeed great news for all of us that an ancient cross was found in Skardu,” said Mansha Noor, executive director of Caritas Pakistan. “It shows that Christianity existed in this area and there must be a church and houses of Christians. There are currently no Christian families in that area, but they were once present.

“I request the authorities invite international historians to find out more about the accurate history of the cross.”

Christians in Pakistan frequently face persecution for their faith. Byzantine history expert Béatrice Caseau told Barnabus Fund the cross could be evidence that Middle East merchants brought the gospel to the region.

"Even if we lack the sources to know with certainty where they passed, we know that Christians from the Persian world, using the Syriac language, came to the Indus region between the fifth and eighth centuries, until the arrival of Islam,” Caseau said.

One Pakistani Christian leader told Barnabus Fund, “Praise the Lord, this makes me very joyful. It will be a great encouragement to Christians in Pakistan to show that our faith was here many, many generations ago, before Islam came. This is amazing news! I am looking forward to what the research outcome will reveal about Christianity in Pakistan.”

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Zoroastrians were there before the Cross too and the most important of it all? Islam is there now! So deal with.

Mathscum:
It only proves that cross was used for idol worship period

Which idol they used to worship with Cross in Pakistan about 1,200 years ago?

remsonik:
Mohammed was born 570 years after the death of christ

It shows you didn't understand the OP

The point is, the cross shows Christianity entered Pakistan before Islam.

Do you get it now?

Emusan:


It shows you didn't understand the OP

The point is, the cross shows Christianity entered Pakistan before Islam.

Do you get it now?

Read my post well, Christianity has long been in existence there before Islam came. Mohammed was born 570 years after Christ's death, and Christianity was being practiced in all those Asian countries

So

Goldp5988:


Ok oh, before Abraham, JESUS was.

And then Muhammad came to change the narrative.

OLAADEGBU:


And then Muhammad came to change the narrative.

Funny you.

Goldp5988:



Funny you.

And then came the 'Jehovah Witnesses' saying that there was no cross but a stake.

OLAADEGBU:


And then came the 'Jehovah Witnesses' saying that there was no cross but a stake.

Don't call names please, but they are coming for you lol.

Goldp5988:



Don't call names please, but they are coming for you lol.

I would have mentioned Maximus69 to come and answer query but since you said I shouldn't mention names or have I?

OLAADEGBU:


I would have mentioned Maximus69 to come and answer query but since you said I shouldn't mention names or have I?

No, lol.

Christianity came way back before Islam na. Who is arguing this fact again But las Las, both are scams.

Mathscum:

It only proves that cross was used for idol worship period

Whay are you saying? They talked about cross used by Christians here, not idol-worshipping.

My Christianity is not idol-worshipping.

OtemAtum:


Christianity came way back before Islam na. Who is arguing this fact again But las Las, both are scams.

Are you claiming that your own religion is now the real deal?

OLAADEGBU:


Are you claiming that your own religion is now the real deal?

What is my own religion?

How does that cross implicate Christianity existed there when a cross.was only a means of execution until the.catholics made it a thing to worship?

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Terryishere:
How does that cross implicate Christianity existed there when a cross.was only a means of execution until the.catholics made it a thing to worship?

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OtemAtum:


What is my own religion?

The religion where you believe that you have chained the God of the Bible in your cage.

Terryishere:


How does that cross implicate Christianity existed there when a cross.was only a means of execution until the.catholics made it a thing to worship?

Is that what your religion believes?

OLAADEGBU:


Is that what your religion believes?

That's a fact.

Terryishere:


That's a fact.

Where's your evidence?

OLAADEGBU:


Where's your evidence?

Was Yahushua a Christian? Research Constantine.

Terryishere:


Was Yahushua a Christian? Research Constitine.

You have not answered my question.

illicit:


Something was there before the cross too....

A cross is like any other object

Yes but the main issue now is that there is evidence that Christianity was there in Pakistan before Islam.

What difference does it make? Both religions are from the BEAST ROME, powered by Satan.