Faith
Christians Face Discrimination in Pakistan’s Prisons
Faith Facts
- Christian prisoners in Pakistan endure severe discrimination and abuse due to their faith.
- Minority inmates are denied prison sentence remissions granted to Muslim inmates for religious activities.
- The National Commission for Justice and Peace calls for equal treatment and protection for all prisoners, urging reforms to end religious bias.
Christians and other minority prisoners in Pakistan are unjustly targeted for their beliefs and subjected to harmful conditions and humiliation, the “Hope Behind Bars” report by the National Commission for Justice and Peace reveals. These inmates are often labeled as “untouchables,” given degrading work, and excluded from vital prison benefits, all because of their faith.
Those accused under blasphemy laws or religiously-motivated charges particularly suffer, facing frequent hostility from authorities and fellow inmates. The report describes Christians being provided with inadequate resources and forced into unsanitary, dangerous conditions, with prison authorities deliberately neglecting their needs.
“For nearly three months, our whereabouts remained undisclosed to anyone. During detention, we were forced to drink water from Lotas [vessels typically used in toilets]. One person would open their mouth while another poured water through the same vessel.”
The study documents that when Christian or Hindu inmates’ identities become known, they are assigned menial labor and denied the sentence remissions given to Muslims. In Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, nearly two thousand Muslim prisoners received remissions for reciting the Quran and fasting, but minority inmates were excluded from such benefits.
Although prison rules theoretically allow similar reductions for studying the Bible or Geeta, these benefits are not implemented for Christian, Hindu, or Sikh prisoners. Authorities have failed to approve syllabi or properly apply these laws, leaving faithful minority prisoners at an ongoing disadvantage despite the law’s intent.
As of March, over 1,500 minority inmates were counted in Punjab correctional facilities, with the numbers rising over the previous year. Other provinces show similarly troubling statistics, evidencing the ongoing struggle for Christians to practice their faith without fear and injustice, even behind bars.
The NCJP urges the Pakistani government to uphold the dignity of every inmate, safeguard religious freedom, and end discriminatory practices—reminding us all that every soul deserves respect, justice, and the hope of redemption.
Let us lift up those persecuted for their faith, praying for justice, mercy, and freedom in accordance with Christ’s command to love and uphold our neighbors. May these reports awaken our hearts to advocate for Christian brothers and sisters around the world.
Faith Facts
- Vice President JD Vance led rally attendees in reciting the Lord’s Prayer when a woman collapsed nearby.
- The moment highlighted the continued presence of Christian faith in American public life and political gatherings.
- Vance personally left the stage to check on the woman after leading the prayer.
Vice President JD Vance paused a Nebraska campaign rally to lead the crowd in the Lord’s Prayer after a woman collapsed in the audience.
The incident took place during a live event where Vance addressed supporters and addressed policy issues.
“Pray as the Lord taught us to pray,” Vance said before leading the audience in the traditional prayer.
After finishing the prayer, Vance stepped down from the stage and made his way into the stands to personally check on the woman who had collapsed.
The spontaneous act of faith and compassion drew praise from attendees who witnessed the moment.
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Faith Facts
- Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox encourages believers to share their faith with confidence.
- Lennox stresses that evangelism is not reserved only for preachers, theologians, or those with extensive biblical knowledge.
- Every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ in daily life.
Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox is urging believers everywhere to share their faith with greater boldness and confidence. He reminds Christians that the call to witness is not limited to pastors or scholars but belongs to every follower of Christ.
“We’re all called to be witnesses,” Lennox declares. This simple truth challenges the idea that only trained experts can effectively share the gospel.
Professor Lennox emphasizes that evangelism is not about having every theological answer or delivering polished sermons. Instead, it is about living out and speaking the truth of Christ wherever God places His people.
His words come as a timely encouragement to Christians who may feel hesitant or unqualified to speak about their faith. Lennox points to the biblical calling that every believer is a witness, empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the hope within them.
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Faith Facts
- At least seven Christians were killed in a targeted attack on a Greek Orthodox funeral service in Jordan.
- The assault occurred at a church known for peaceful worship and interfaith coexistence in the region.
- The attack highlights the ongoing threat of Islamic extremism to Christian communities worldwide.
In a rare attack in a country known for peaceful inter-faith coexistence, suspected Islamic extremists attacked a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan on Friday (Oct. 23), shooting at least seven people to death and wounding 28 others, according to reports.
The violence interrupted a sacred time of mourning and remembrance, striking at the heart of a Christian community gathered in faith.
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