Posts tagged Shahbaz Bhatti
A Religious Freedom Martyr Took Risks. A Book About Him Should, Too.
A Religious Freedom Martyr Took Risks. A Book About Him Should, Too.

(REVIEW) Shahbaz Bhatti united religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan to bring about greater equality in the nation — until he was assassinated for his work. A new graphic novel about him is tragic and moving, but it also lacks narrative depth and character development.

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Books, Christianity, Human Rights, History, Pakistan, Religion, Religion News, Religious Equality, The State of ReligionMatthew PetersonGraphic Novels, Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan news, religious freedom, martyrs, Blood and Water, Reviews, Young adult what to read, Matthew Peterson, art, books, Asia, Pakistan, Christianity, martyr, interfaith, religion, religion and politicsComment
A Christian’s acquittal in Pakistan is fueling advocacy against "blasphemy"
A Christian’s acquittal in Pakistan is fueling advocacy against "blasphemy"

After the unprecedented acquittal of a Christian from blasphemy charges, Pakistan is bowing to pressure from hardline Islamist groups to ban her exit from the Muslim-majority country.

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Asia, Conflict, Justice, Politics, Religion, Religion News, Press Freedom, North America, NewsMuhammad Akbar Notezai and Meagan ClarkPrimary Feature, Asia Bibi, Lahore, Pakistan, blasphemy, Prophet Muhammed, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Barely Sunnis, Barely clerics, extremism, South Asia, Amir Cheema, Salman Taseer, Mumtaz Qadri, Shahbaz Bhatti, Meagan Clark, Muhammad Akbar Notezai, News, Islam, Muslim