The general secretary of the World Council of Churches has just opened the hearing on the misuse of the blasphemy laws in Pakistan. If asks whether we have a Christian concert of 'enemy'; we have 'neighbour' and we have disagreement but do we have enemy?
he argues that the blasphemy law has little to do with religion. He notes that accusations usually arise from intolerance or malice. WCC has spoken out about this before, but it is our duty to be in solidarity with those Muslims, Hindus and Christians who are suffering injustice, our duty and a sign of hope. The outcome of this hearing is hoped to be helpful action. Steve Pearce in Geneva Monday morning
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