Thursday, December 4, 2014

Rescue Asia Bibi


After five postponements, the Court of Appeals in Lahore, Pakistan convicted Asia Bibi for her Christian faith.
 
Asia Bibi is being charged with blasphemy and apostasy for holding fast to her Christian faith in the predominantly muslim country. During her defense hearing, the prosecution had Islamic imams waiting in the wings to intimidate witnesses who testified on behalf of Asia Bibi.

Can the court of an Islamic judge rule with independence, neutrality and objectivity under the intimidating presence of 20 mullahs? How is it even possible to have judicial independence in a country that does not distinguish between civil law and religious law? Or in a court system where "guardians of the faith" oversee the legal process?

 
No one should ever be persecuted for their religious beliefs, especially in this day and age. I have signed this petition, and I encourage everyone to do the same, no matter what your religious beliefs may be. 

Please sign this petition now:  Rescue Asia Bibi

Shalom ~ Peace Be With You