Christians are being encouraged to sign an online petition against a proposed United Nations resolution that some say would increase persecution against believers.
The "Defamation of Religions" Resolution -- which has been introduced the past several years at the U.N. -- seeks to criminalize words or actions that are believed to be against a particular religion. Lindsay Vessey with Open Doors USA says the current resolution was proposed by Muslim officials as a way to punish anyone who speaks out against Islam. Vessey says the resolution could have a chilling effect on Christians in Muslim countries who are accused of blasphemy. "Often there's no fair trials [in these countries], and these people could be put in prison for life. And in some countries they can even be executed," she adds. "So it's very dangerous... for Christians, for Jews, for Baha'is, for all those religious minorities -- and it's even harmful for other Muslims who don't hold to the dominant strain of Islam in that country." Open Doors is lobbying key countries and is also spearheading a petition drive for people to campaign against the resolution. Read Why the U.S. should oppose 'Defamation of Religions' resolutions at the United Nations
The "Defamation of Religions" Resolution -- which has been introduced the past several years at the U.N. -- seeks to criminalize words or actions that are believed to be against a particular religion. Lindsay Vessey with Open Doors USA says the current resolution was proposed by Muslim officials as a way to punish anyone who speaks out against Islam. Vessey says the resolution could have a chilling effect on Christians in Muslim countries who are accused of blasphemy. "Often there's no fair trials [in these countries], and these people could be put in prison for life. And in some countries they can even be executed," she adds. "So it's very dangerous... for Christians, for Jews, for Baha'is, for all those religious minorities -- and it's even harmful for other Muslims who don't hold to the dominant strain of Islam in that country." Open Doors is lobbying key countries and is also spearheading a petition drive for people to campaign against the resolution.
Read Why the U.S. should oppose 'Defamation of Religions' resolutions at the United Nations
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