Pakistani Christians Stay Strong Under Blasphemy Law
(24 July 10 - RV) International religious organizations are calling for a repeal of
Pakistan’s blasphemy law following the murder of two Christian brothers in Faisalabad
earlier this week. Pakistan's controversial blasphemy law, which provides for
a mandatory death sentence or life imprisonment even in cases of unintentional blasphemy
offences, is often misused against Christians and others to settle property and personal
disputes. The latest killings triggered a fresh wave of violence and unrest as
church leaders prepare to observe the one year anniversary of the killing of eight
Christians in nearby Gojra. John Pontifex is the Head of Press and Information
for Aid to the Church in Need UK. He has recently returned from Pakistan, and told
us that despite the hardships, the Christian faith remains strong: