Pericles,

<<...thanks for the apology anyway.>>

( I have no idea what "apology" you referred to. We must be on two different frequencies).

You may recall I specifically asked FH to comment about those kidnappings, mainly because Coptic Christians connects with Eygpt. But instead it was you who jumped in head first.

There are heaps of web-sites pointing to similar kidnapping stories if you need further supporting evidence. Granted hardly any publisher will prove something (other than scientific/technical) is 100% factual to everyone's satisfaction before they publish an article.

There are Muslims who ridiculously insists 9/11 was a conspiracy of CIA and it was two American cruise missiles that hit the twin towers. The wonder of (some) human minds.

So in the end believe or not is entirely one's perogative.