{"id":16,"date":"2010-11-17T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-17T08:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/activistfaith\/2010\/11\/free-asia-bibi-pakistani-christian-sentenced-to-death-for-her-faith.html"},"modified":"2010-11-17T08:34:00","modified_gmt":"2010-11-17T08:34:00","slug":"free-asia-bibi-pakistani-christian-sentenced-to-death-for-her-faith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/activistfaith\/2010\/11\/free-asia-bibi-pakistani-christian-sentenced-to-death-for-her-faith.html","title":{"rendered":"Free Asia Bibi, Pakistani Christian Sentenced to Death for Her Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"asia_bibi.jpg\"<\/span>I mentioned last Sunday<\/a> that open Christianity is illegal or restricted in 51 countries of the world. This morning, I was told about Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian was has been given a death sentence for sharing her Christian faith. Thousands are petitioning<\/a> her release, including the Pope<\/a>. I encourage you to join in.<\/p>\n

Why? The 45-year old Asia Bibi is a mother, woman, and Christian in need. While we may not be able to stop every mistreatment toward those in such circumstances, this is one instance where your voice (or typing) can save a life. Take a minute and stand up for someone who is taking a stand for her faith and suffering for it.<\/p>\n

“Continue to remember those in prison<\/b> as if you were together with them in prison<\/b>, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” –Hebrews 13:3<\/a>, NIV<\/p>\n

Sign the petition<\/a>. Save a life.<\/p>\n

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DILLON
\nBURROUGHS is an author, activist, and cofounder of Activist Faith.
\nDillon served in Haiti following the epic 2010 earthquake and has
\ninvestigated modern slavery in the US and internationally. His books
\ninclude “Undefending Christianity,” “Not in My Town” (with Charles J.
\nPowell), and “Thirst No More” (October 2011). Discover more at
\nDillonBurroughs.org<\/a>. <\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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