Persecution.org - Christianity, Religious Freedom Violated by Blasphemy Laws in Algeria, Pakistan, and Nearly Everywhere In Between

By Aidan Clay, Persecution.org

Anti-blasphemy laws are among the greatest threats targeting Christians today, a recent report shows. The highest concentration of countries where anti-blasphemy policies are observed is found in the Muslim majority Middle East and North Africa. From Algeria to Pakistan, Christians have paid a high price for allegedly offending Islam. . . .

Siagh Krimo is one case among many that persuaded The Pew Forum in a report released last week to cite anti-blasphemy laws as a primary reason for the decline of religious freedom around the world. The report, titled “Rising Restrictions on Religion,” notes that Christians and other religious minorities are becoming increasingly vulnerable in countries that implement anti-blasphemy laws which, according to the American Center for Law and Justice, are “used as weapons against Christians – to punish them because of their beliefs.” . . .

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