By BBC News / Reality Check Laws prohibiting blasphemy or harming religious feelings exist in many countries, although in some places they are rarely used even if they still exist on the statute book. Blasphemy is defined as speaking insultingly about a particular religion or god. Some Continue Reading
Turkey seeks life term for U.S. pastor over failed coup: Dogan
By Ece Toksabay ANKARA (Reuters) - A Turkish prosecutor on Tuesday sought a life sentence for a U.S. pastor over alleged links to a failed coup attempt in 2016, Dogan news agency reported, a move that threatens to undermine efforts to mend bilateral ties. Washington believes Andrew Brunson, who Continue Reading
Spurned by U.S. and Facing Danger Back Home, Iranian Christians Fear the Worst
By Miriam Jordan LOS ANGELES — They sold their homes and possessions, quit their jobs, and left their country — they thought for good. The Iranians, mainly members of their nation’s Christian minorities, were bound for a new life in America after what should have been a brief sojourn in Austria for Continue Reading
Trump Administration Turns Away Iranian Christians
By Dan De Luce The Trump administration has denied asylum to more than 100 Iranian Christians and other refugees who face possible persecution in their home country, despite White House promises to relieve the plight of religious minorities in the Middle East. The group of refugees, mostly Continue Reading