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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. Also [[Baha'i]] and [[Dervish | + | In [[Iran]] Christians suffer various forms of persecution. For example, they are discriminated against, detained, imprisoned or in extreme cases they are killed. Also [[Baha'i]] and [[Dervish]]es are equally affected.<ref>http://www.charismanews.com/world/39908-christians-in-iran-dont-expect-positive-changes-after-rouhani-election</ref> [[Open Doors]] has listed Iran on the 8th rang. |
== Law in Iran == | == 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. Former Muslims, who converted to [[Christianity]] were called "mortad". Mortads who are converting again, were called "mortad harbi", who are "leading war against [[Islam]]". Its the obligation of all Muslims to kill the mortad harbi.<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2011/lisa-daftari/irans-christians/</ref> | 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. Former Muslims, who converted to [[Christianity]] were called "mortad". Mortads who are converting again, were called "mortad harbi", who are "leading war against [[Islam]]". Its the obligation of all Muslims to kill the mortad harbi.<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2011/lisa-daftari/irans-christians/</ref> | ||
Revision as of 06:11, July 13, 2016
In Iran Christians suffer various forms of persecution. For example, they are discriminated against, detained, imprisoned or in extreme cases they are killed. Also Baha'i and Dervishes are equally affected.[1] 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. Former Muslims, who converted to Christianity were called "mortad". Mortads who are converting again, were called "mortad harbi", who are "leading war against Islam". Its the obligation of all Muslims to kill the mortad harbi.[2]
Example
In 2013 Saeed Abedini, a Christian pastor was arrested for eight years.[3] Almost 570,000 people have signed a petition in support of him.[4]
See also
- Religion and Atheism in North Korea
- Religion and Atheism in Laos
- Christians in Sudan
- Christians in Syria
- Open Doors
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.charismanews.com/world/39908-christians-in-iran-dont-expect-positive-changes-after-rouhani-election
- ↑ http://frontpagemag.com/2011/lisa-daftari/irans-christians/
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/03/14/wife-christian-held-in-iran-to-testify-to-congress/
- ↑ http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/american-pastor-faces-worsening-conditions-iranian-prison