Seriously Pakistan, arresting an 11 year-old girl with Down's syndrome, at the behest of the mob, for blasphemy because she was carrying ashes of Quran pages is a real act of courage. Incidentally, it looks like she was set up.
Also look up the case of Asia Bibbi. She's another victim of Pakistan's peaceful blasphemy law. Sentenced to death and in prison for over two years now for allegedly saying bad things about a certain prophet.
Please pray for Christian's who are suffering around the world due to their faith.
Pray especially for Rimsha Masih and Asia Bibbi.
Pray also for those inciting this hate, and involved in the prosecution. Yes, we should pray for our enemies.
By the way, British pop group ooberfuse (incidentally Pakistani Christians) has released two excellent tracks supporting Rimsha Masih and Asia Bibbi. You can find them at ooberfuse.com. They are my new favorite group. The music videos are below.
Readers looking for more information might be interested in the postings of Raymond Ibrahim, an Egyptian American scholar of the middle east. http://www.raymondibrahim.com/about/ Another good and inspiring source is Bishop Michael Nasir Ali http://michaelnazirali.com/about/michael , the Pakistani born former Bishop of Rochester, who has worked tirelessly in support of persecuted Christians and other religious minorities, and who is a leading proponent of constructive understanding between the world's religious communities.
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