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Christian persecution (view source)
Revision as of 13:47, February 5, 2008
, 13:47, February 5, 2008add info, making separate sections for each country
In contemporary period, Christian persecution occurs in many countries. In [[South Asia]], Christians are persecuted in [[India]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name=CSWSA>[http://www.online2.church123.com/christiansolidarityworldwide2/region3.htm South Asia]</ref>
In contemporary period, Christian persecution occurs in many countries. In [[South Asia]], Christians are persecuted in [[India]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name=CSWSA>[http://www.online2.church123.com/christiansolidarityworldwide2/region3.htm South Asia]</ref>
==Pakistan==
Christians in Pakistan have come under increasing attack in recent years.<ref name=CSWPAKISTAN>[http://dynamic.csw.org.uk/article.asp?t=report&id=56 Religious freedom update - Pakistan]</ref> In 2004, three Christians were killed due to attacks by Islamists.<ref name=CSWPAKISTAN/> Several Christian leaders in Baluchestan received threats.<ref name=CSWPAKISTAN/> The Blasphemy Laws of Pakistan under Section 295 of the Pakistan Penal Code is used as a tool for Christian persecution.<ref name=CSWPAKISTAN/> Some of the madrassas in Pakistan promote Islamic terrorism.<ref name=CSWPAKISTAN/> President [[Pervez Musharraf]] recently in a speech called for scrutiny of the Blasphemy laws and to reform the madrassas.<ref name=CSWPAKISTAN/>
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