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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. Also [[Baha'i]] and [[Dervish|Dervishes]] 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 12:25, July 5, 2013
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.
Example
In 2013 Saeed Abedini, a Christian pastor was arrested for eight years.[2] Almost 570,000 people have signed a petition in support of him.[3]
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://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