14 December 2011

Christians in Pakistan

Richard Bartholomew has just posted a useful summary and update of the effect Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are having on Christians (and others). He tells of suspected ‘blasphemers’ who are endangered both by mob violence and by Pakistan’s prison regime.

…. The blasphemy laws can be used to get rid of business rivals or punish personal enemies. Christians are not the only victims. Ahmadis are also targeted, and so are (mainstream) Muslims. [Harry’s Place] Read more