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In [[Iran]] Christians suffer various forms of persecution. For example, they are discriminated against, detained, imprisoned or in extreme cases they are killed. [[Open Doors]] has listed Iran on the 8th rang. | In [[Iran]] Christians suffer various forms of persecution. For example, they are discriminated against, detained, imprisoned or in extreme cases they are killed. [[Open Doors]] has listed Iran on the 8th rang. | ||
== Law in Iran == | == Law in Iran == | ||
| − | The Islamist government impose [[Sharia]]-law. Everybody | + | The Islamist government impose [[Sharia]]-law. Everybody is under Islamic law. Every Muslim who leaves Islam is stoned. Christians were watched closely by the religious police. If they are engaged in evangelism, they will be arrested. |
== Example == | == Example == | ||
Revision as of 12:14, March 26, 2013
In Iran Christians suffer various forms of persecution. For example, they are discriminated against, detained, imprisoned or in extreme cases they are killed. Open Doors has listed Iran on the 8th rang.
Law in Iran
The Islamist government impose Sharia-law. Everybody is under Islamic law. Every Muslim who leaves Islam is stoned. Christians were watched closely by the religious police. If they are engaged in evangelism, they will be arrested.
Example
In 2013 Saeed Abedini, a Christian pastor was arrested for eight years.[1]