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This gentleman calls it correctly, that this kind of event seems to generate far less coverage, sympathy and protest than, say, the practice of female genital mutilation in Africa, or the silencing of Chinese dissidents. I'm not saying those other practices aren't worthy of condemnation; they are. So why is it less noteworthy when a Christian is murdered by his or her government for refusing to recant their belief?Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who is facing the death penalty, again refused to convert to Islam to save his life.Nadarkhani was arrested in 2009 for the crime of apostasy because he allegedly abandoned Islam for Christianity. As a pastor, Iranian clerics believe that Nadarkhani was preaching in order to convert Muslims.Before his last hearing Wednesday, Nadarkhani had been given three previous chances to repent, and all three times he has refused. After his final refusal Wednesday, no verdict has been announced, but many expect that he could be put to death as soon as Friday.The case has slowly garnered international attention...
May God protect this pastor from his accusers. And may He continue to comfort His servants around the world as they face official opposition, and give them the strength to stand firm.
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The reason is unfortunately all too clear. Western governments hope that by appearing "impartial" (which in practice often means turning a blind eye to the persecution of fellow christians) they can gain trust and goodwill of muslim population.
I'm not a christian myself, but I suspect that this policy is built on self-delusion.
One does not appear 'impartial' by campaigning for 'human rights' except when such campaigning is inconvenient. The linked article does a good job of pointing out the hypocrisy--especially the headline.
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