The Qur'an says there is "no compulsion in religion " (2:256) but Islamic law and the Qur'an itself are actually full of subtle and not-at-all-subtle means of coercion of non-believers (e.g., dhimmi status, the jizya tax, and of course, warfare). Add to that a situation where authorities, steeped in hatred of unbelievers (cf. Qur'an 98:6) are not accountable, and this is what happens.
"News Alert: Pakistan Christian "Burned", Wife "Raped", For Refusing Islam," from BosNewsLife, March 20 (thanks to DJM):
RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- A Christian man was fighting for his life in Pakistan's Punjab province Saturday, March 20, after Muslim leaders backed by police burned him alive for refusing to convert to Islam, while his wife was raped by police officers, Christian and hospital sources familiar with the case told BosNewsLife.
Arshed Masih was burned Friday, March 19, in front of a police station in the city of Rawalpindi near Pakistan's capital Islamabad, following apparent death threats from his Muslim employer Sheikh Mohammad Sultan, an influential businessman, and religious leaders, said the Rawalpindi Holy Family Hospital.
His wife, Martha Arshed, was allegedly raped by police officers. Their three children -- ranging in age from 7 to 12-- were reportedly forced to witness the attacks against their parents.
"Both [Masih] and wife were rushed to the Holy Family Hospital and are under treatment," the hospital said.
He was listed in serious condition with about 80 percent of his body burned.
Local police officials said they were "aware" of the attacks carried out by Muslim leaders and apparently at least some officers and added that an investigation was underway. No arrests were reported yet late Saturday, March 19.
Sheikh Mohammad Sultan could not immediately be reached for comment and it was not clear whether he had been in contact with police Saturday, March 20.
Before tensions emerged about their Christian faith, Masih worked as a driver and his wife as a maid for the Muslim businessman since 2005, Christians said.
The couple apparently lived with their children in the servant quarters of Sultan's estate in Rawalpindi, a key trade and tourist destination. In January, religious leaders and Sultan allegedly asked Arshed to convert to Islam with his whole family. After he refused, the group reportedly threatened him with "dire consequences"
Arshed offered to quit his job, but the businessman allegedly said he would "kill" him if he were to leave.
He apparently also told Christian mediators that he would never allow the Christian family to live somewhere else.
This week tensions raised after Sultan reported a theft of 500,000 Pakistani Rupees (5,952$), according to a document seen by BosNewsLife.
The Christian family members were not named as suspects in the so-called 'First Information Report' from police.
Sources familiar with the situation, who asked not to be identified for security reasons, told BosNewsLife that the businessman had offered the couple to drop the case if they convert to Islam or "else that both would not see their children again."
However, "Arshed refused to convert and stood firm in his faith. Arshed`s wife was raped by the police and he was burned alive," Friday, March 19, local Christians said, speaking on condition of anonimity.
The case comes at a time when church groups have complained about growing attacks against minority Christians by Muslim militants, often with the alleged support by local law enforcement officials and other authorities.
Keep lavishing that largesse on Pakistan, our "staunch ally." And with Afghanistan too. And don't do anything to antagonize the Pakistanis, or the Afghanis. Remember: they are doing America a favor by taking on the Taliban, in one or two places. It has nothing to do with their own realization, that by some of the generals and some of the zamindars (who together rule Pakistan) that the Taliban might affect their economic interests. No, it has to do with the Pakistanis finally having made the decision, the fateful irreversible decision, to stand side-by-side with us, in foreign policy, and in domestic policy, to oppose the Muslim fanatics and bravely protect, everywhere they are threatened, the Christians who are tormented, tortured, attacked, raped, murdered. It's the main cause all over Pakistan -- why everyone is talking and writing about it. And no one is paying attention to that awful woman Aafia Siddiqui -- no, the Pakistanis are all so embarrassed about her, all so ashamed of how she, who had received nothing but kindness at M.I.T. and Brandeis, had been the most spoiled child of the American educational establishment, had decided to become a terrorist and kill Americans because...well, because they were Infidels. No, you won't hear about her in Pakistan. It's "Defend the Christians of Pakistan" all the way, from "Dawn" to whatever newspaper comes out at dusk.
Horrors pile upon horrors. Coercion, intimidation, attempted murder, and rape -- by the police.
Note the use of the terms "Muslim leaders" and "Muslim militants." The operator of the site, Stefan Bos, uses these terms deliberately instead of just "Muslims." (I can't find now where I read this on his site.) By doing so, he diverts responsibility from the average Muslim involved in these events, blaming leaders and militants, instead.
Without the complicity and cooperation of the average Muslim though, the leaders and militants wouldn't get too far.
Time to change the language.
"In January, religious leaders and Sultan allegedly asked Arshed to convert to Islam with his whole family. After he refused, the group reportedly threatened him with "dire consequences"
Make that: "bloodthirsty Islamic Religious zealots and their slave Sultan...."
When threatened with "dire consequences", Arshed should have known this was the old Islamic Death threat....He should have immediately thought about arming himself for the Islamic death squads were sure to appear...especially if they were wearing Police uniforms...Christians and non Muslims should be aware that when Muslims appear, violence and misery travel with them...And Muslims have been delivering Violence and Misery for about 1400 years...they have plenty of experience..and the full support of their religion....Islam...feel the love?
Why does our yellow media never tell us all about this? Oh, that would be upsetting Muslim sensibilities by informing us of the barbaric treatment us infidels could expect if Muslims became the majority - or even reached 40% or so of the population. They much prefer the safe option of Israel-bashing. If another earthquake happens in Pakistan and some freakazoid with a collection tin asks me to make an aid donation, they'll get no money out of me, but they'll certainly get a mouthful from me, and they'll hear of atrocities like this.
Tarek Fatah? Care to comment on how it's just the Jamaat-i-Islami, or rather just the Jamaat-e-Islami with the Muslim Brotherhood, or rather just the Jamaat-e-Islami and the Muslim Brotherood and the I.S.I., that support these blasphemy laws and other measures taken against Islam,and the "secular authorities" would -- if only they could but you see they can't -- gladly love to protect the Christians, but unfortunately the police when called always seem to side with the attackers, and sometimes they do the attacking on the Christians themselves.
I wonder if the Muslim troll (err, I mean, you know, that guy that has some fellow Muslim co-workers that are really swell, and he just wants to learn about Islam, lol) after reading here on this site his hundredth or maybe thousandth news article showcasing the latest in a never-ending line of Islamic horror stories, has finally come to some understanding in that "open" mind of his. Hmmmm, maybe not, back to the madrassas for some more consultation, i guess.
AMERICA WELCOME TO THE REAL ISLAM, AS PRESENTED TO YOU BY ITS PAKISTANI FOLLOWERS OF MANY STRIPES, THE MILITARY GENERALS, THE LOCAL POLICE, JUDGES (AS WE SAW IN THE PAST), BUSINESSMEN, EVEN SISTERS WHO HOLD DOWN A PREPUBESCENT GIRL WHILE SHE IS BEEN DOWSED WITH GASOLINE AND BURNT ALIVE FOR CHRIST'S SAKE!
THE GENOCIDE AGAINST MINORITIES IS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE BY NON ACTION AND LACK OF PROTEST OF THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD, THE USA AND ITS LEADER ONE B. HUSSEIN O. AND THE WEST. INSTEAD THEY HAVE CHOSEN TO REWARD PAKISTAN, WHO IS COMPLICIT IN THESE CRIMES FOR THEIR NON ACTION, AND IS A KNOWN ISLAMIC TERRORIST HEAVEN AND FOMENTER, WITH BILLIONS OF US TAXPAYER DOLLARS, UNACCOUNTED FOR AND NEVER AUDITED.
STOP ISLAMIC NAZISM AND SYSTEMATIC HOLOCAUST OF MINORITIES AND OF THE UNBELIEVERS OF ISLAM!!!
SHAME ON OBAMA AND HILLARY CLINTON FOR LOOKING THE OTHER WAY WHILE THE SLAUGHTER GOES ON EACH DAY !
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GIVE ITS LEADERS WISDOM AND COMPASSION FOR THE PERSECUTED.
I wonder if the Muslim troll (err, I mean, you know, that guy that has some fellow Muslim co-workers that are really swell, and he just wants to learn about Islam, lol)
Co-workers? Perhaps they're the members of his cell who assemble backpack and shoe bombs.
Maybe if Geert Wilders gets elected, the rest of the infidel world might start learning about all of this. The West needs people like Geert Wilders, Winston Churchill, William Gladstone, William Eaton, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen and John Wesley in positions of power and influence to speak their minds.
Yet they keep insisting Islam is a ROP. It was very difficult to keep my composure during the multicultural sensitivity training.
His mind couldn't be more open - there's a vast empty space inside his head.
My God, what horror.
It is entirely clear that Sheikh Mohammad Sultan considered Christian Arshed Masih—and his entire family—not to be his employees, but his *slaves*.
Just as clearly, Muslim "leaders" and police concurred.
This is not at all uncommon, as you often hear of Infidel employees attacked by their Muslim "employers"—often when they have the temerity to ask for their wages.
More:
"Both [Masih] and wife were rushed to the Holy Family Hospital and are under treatment," the hospital said.
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I know nothing about the geography of Rawalpindi, or where Holy Family Hospital might be located in reference to the police station where Masih and his wife were savaged.
However, I doubt it is a coincidence that they were finally given decent care at what—from the name—is likely a Christian administered hospital.
(I'm not entirely sure what the status of the Holy Family Hospital is now. It was established in 1927 by the Christian mission of Philadelphia, was taken over by the Pakistani government in 1977, but was "granted autonomy" in June 1998. I'm not sure if it is once again Christian-run—but it seems unlikely, if it were not, that it would retain such a name in the heart of Dar-al-Islam)
They must be moderate Muslims, the real militants usually rape the kids as well.
Note well that it all happened on a *Friday*, the Muslim 'holy' day.
"Arshed Masih was burned Friday, March 19, in front of a police station in the city of Rawalpindi near Pakistan's capital Islamabad".
The absolutely amoral Muslim sense of total entitlement, and the sheer rage that spews forth if a non-Muslim refuses to submit, and the revelling, if they have power, in the use of that power to the max to *hurt* anyone who is powerless to resist or escape, is here displayed in all its revolting ugliness. Muslims love to accuse others of blasphemy and desecration, but it is they who blaspheme against and desecrate all that is holy, good, true and beautiful, every single day.
God bless the saints, martyrs and confessors of the Church in Pakistan: this man and his wife and their children, this little Christian family who bravely refused to submit to the sinister 'invitation' to become Muslims.
I hope that the children, though traumatised by the sight of their parents being attacked and violated, will remember that their parents courageously chose to suffer *all that* rather than deny the Holy Name of Jesus and grovel to the demon allah and its evil 'prophet', the dead war-lord Mohammed. And the stupid Mohammedans probably thought they could destroy the man's marriage and his 'honor' by publicly raping his wife...if he survives, I am absolutely certain that being a Christian he will weep with her and reserve his anger for those who hurt her.
This Easter the Barnabas Fund has been running an appeal specifically aimed at the provision of Easter gifts and practical assistance for the children of persecuted Christians. Maybe my small contribution, such as it was, will assist children like those of Arshed Masih, blessings upon his name, and Martha Arshed.
Marisol! My Champion! You teach everyone the one most important survival lesson that every one must learn if any of us are to survive: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAGGERATE THE THREAT THAT THIS SAVAGE RELIGION POSES TO ALL OF CIVILIZED HUMANITY! THE MYSTERY TO ME REMAINS JUST THIS: WHY IN THE WORLD AND HOW IN THE WORLD AFTER ALL WE HAVE CLEARLY WRITTEN DOES NOT THE MAJORITY, OR AT LEAST A RESPECTABLE MINORITY, UNDERSTAND THE COLOSSAL DANGER THAT THE KORAN BRINGS TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE? - JUST DON'T GET IT!
Dumbledore's Army wrote:
Note well that it all happened on a *Friday*, the Muslim 'holy' day.
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Good point, Dumbledore's Army.
This is common—some of the greatest horrors take place in Dar-al-Islam following some vicious Kutba ("sermon") at the mosque. This is especially true of attacks on Infidels.
Many people here likely remember that Hindu man who had the misfortune to walk past a mosque just as Friday prayers were letting out—he was *dragged into the mosque and beaten to death*.
Contrast that with Sunday—the Christian holy day—in the West. Whether one goes to church or not, Sunday tends to be a day of family outings, taking naps, and watching sporting events on TV.
It is generally a very low crime day, as well.
Islam and Christianity: compare and contrast.
I forgot to mention lingering over late breakfasts with the newspaper...
I just had to write to say this Web site is amazing. It truly scares the hell out of me. If all the non-terrorist nations banned together and supported each other with this war on terror, it could be won. However, Europe and America are too scared. The only one with any nerve was George W. Bush and he was ripped to shreads by the PC wimps.
This article exemplifies what happens when muslims become a majority in a country. Every since 9/11 the terrorists have won. It all worked because of the useful idiots. Stupid Americans turned against the government and towards appeasing muslims who want them DEAD.
Countering petty hate with petty hate is never a true solution. We must remember that those who don't chose Islam for the privilege over and plunder of non-Muslims codified in Sharia law, are trapped in Islam under penalty of death or brainwashed/conditioned from birth. The misguided attempt to simply have "dialogue" with Muslims is not enough either, although it may be enough to win over those Muslims who are truly in good faith (but how can we rely on them when there is no obligation under Sharia law for justice to non-Muslims and conversion from Islam is punishable by death?). We need to have assertive action as well. Like the story of Esther in the original Bible (not rewritten by Muhammad in the Quran) emphasizes, we need to stop our own destruction by banding together to defend ourselves from annihilation. We need to ensure that the United States will be a Sharia-free country and a refuge for/defender of all people seeking to escape Sharia law.
Stop trying to bomb Muslim countries, convert them to Christ & steal their oil and maybe they will start respecting Christians. Until then don’t expect sympathy from the Left, the Jesus Freaks don’t deserve it!!!
A man was burned alive, and his wife raped by police, and that's your response?
Fine set of priorities you've got there. Someday, they might come after you for not being "Muslim" enough for whatever reason, and therefore as bad as your so-called "Jesus Freaks."
And another pious Muslim will opine that you had it coming.