The greatest outrage today appears to be the devastating torching
of 170 Christian homes by a Muslim mob in Pakistan. Note that this frenzy was
triggered by alleged insults to Mohammed, which only proves that anti-blasphemy
laws, for which Islamic organizations worldwide are agitating, will change
nothing. In fact we see that anti-blasphemy laws are often excuses to attack
other religious groups.
Hundreds of Christians clashed with police across Pakistan
on Sunday, a day after a Muslim mob burned dozens of homes owned by members of
the minority religious group in retaliation for alleged insults against Islam’s
Prophet Muhammad.
Christians are often the target of Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy laws, which rights activists say are frequently used to persecute religious minorities or settle personal disputes. Politicians have been reluctant to reform the laws for fear of being attacked by religious radicals, as has happened in the past.
Christians are often the target of Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy laws, which rights activists say are frequently used to persecute religious minorities or settle personal disputes. Politicians have been reluctant to reform the laws for fear of being attacked by religious radicals, as has happened in the past.
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