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Pakistani Christian Faces Blasphemy Charges
Faith Facts
- Rasheed Masih, a Christian in Pakistan, was arrested and charged under blasphemy, terrorism, and sedition laws.
- Masih’s struggles began after he spoke out against corruption, resulting in false accusations and severe financial hardship for his family.
- The Pakistani legal and mental health systems fail to protect vulnerable Christians, leaving them exposed to injustice and persecution.
A Christian man in Pakistan, Rasheed Masih, is facing harsh charges simply for standing against corruption and living out his faith. His arrest underscores the growing dangers that believers encounter under unjust laws targeting those with Christian convictions.
Masih’s mental health deteriorated after losing his job and seeking justice, but Pakistan’s justice system offered no relief for him or his family. Despite his devotion to truth and service, he became the target of fabricated allegations because of his Christian integrity and vulnerability.
“My father is a good man, but he has suffered a lot due to his Christian faith,” his son Nabeel Rasheed said.
Legal experts highlight that while protections for the mentally ill exist under Pakistani law, these safeguards rarely function in practice. In a society where Christianity is met with hostility and mental illness is stigmatized, the most vulnerable are easily victimized.
Pakistan remains one of the hardest places in the world to live as a Christian, putting faith, family, and freedom at daily risk. Christians are called to pray for Masih and all who bravely uphold the Gospel in hostile settings.