Note that the article by the Express Tribune below omits revealing who the “religious groups” are that are protesting the release of Asia Bibi (whose real name is Noreen). They are anti-Christian, violent-minded Muslim groups who support Pakistan’s blasphemy laws and want to see this innocent Christian lady murdered in cold blood for a bogus […]
Pakistan: 150 Muslim clerics demand death for Asia Bibi, Christian woman accused of blasphemy
“The religious decree warned government of Pakistan that if Asia Bibi was sent abroad with any conspiracy then administration will face consequences.” That is, of course, a threat of violence if they don’t get this poor woman’s blood. If we had a sane administration, Asia Bibi’s case would have been taken up energetically by the […]
Pakistan: “Blasphemer” put in solitary confinement after receiving death threats
“She could be killed by any inmate or even a prison guard, so we have to be careful.” Meanwhile, Asia Bibi’s health is deteriorating and she is vomiting blood. Where is the international outcry? Where is the presidential demand for her release and invitation to the White House? You can be sure: if she were […]
‘Islamic Justice’ Means Slow Painful Death for Christian Mother in Pakistan
Gatestone Institute Pakistan’s authorities appear to have found a solution to at least one of their problems in the international arena: Aasiya Noreen, or “Asia Bibi,” a 50-year-old Christian woman and mother of five who has been on death row for six years for allegedly insulting Muhammad. Instead of executing Asia Bibi and further advertising […]
Pakistan: Lawyer for blasphemy accused says government skirting law in her case
Note what he says about how angry devout Muslims are at him for taking the case. They don’t care if Asia Bibi is innocent or guilty; for them, the accusation itself is proof of her guilt, and the dirty kaffir must be put to death. “Asia Bibi’s lawyer speaks out: Pakistani government is solely responsible […]
Pakistan: Muslims offer bounty for murder of “blasphemer” if she is freed
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are an ongoing human rights abuse, and the case of Asia Bibi ought to be an international scandal. But no one much cares. After all, it isn’t as if anyone is committing something serious like “Islamophobia.” “This ‘blaspheming’ Christian mother is on death row in Pakistan for drinking from a Muslim’s cup. […]
Pakistan’s government won’t abolish blasphemy law because it “fears the reaction of extremists”
All over the world, the principle is being reinforced: terrorism works. To get what you want, threaten violence, and the “free world” will jump to comply with your wishes. And Archbishop Coutts’ brother bishops in the U.S. are pursuing an illusory and self-defeating “dialogue” even to the extent of silencing those voices that speak honestly […]