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Eye on the World: religious freedom
The decision by an appeal court in Sudan to free a Christian woman who had been sentenced to death for apostasy seemed like a positive sign in the realm of religious freedom. But while she was at the airport with her American husband and two children--one born in prison—she was again detained over issues with her travel documents. Raised as a Christian but living in a restrictive Muslim society, Meriam Ibrahim didn’t get in trouble until a relative reported her marriage to a Christian to the authorities. When she refused to renounce Christianity, she was put in prison and also sentenced to 100 lashes. She was also sentenced to be hanged. It is unclear at this writing what lies ahead for her or her family, but prayer about this situation seems greatly needed.
Ibrahim’s case is just one example of repressive religious conditions around the globe, whether it’s between Muslims and Hindus, Christians and Muslims, or Buddhists and Muslims. The outcry on Ibrahim’s behalf illustrates humanity’s desire for justice, and surely helped. As Mary Baker Eddy expressed it, “The vox populi, through the providence of God, promotes and impels all true reform; and, at the best time, will redress wrongs and rectify injustice. . . .God reigns, and will ’turn and overturn’ until right is found supreme” (Miscellaneous Writings 1883-1896, p. 80).
Continued prayer for relief from sectarian violence will not be wasted—and here are some thoughts from Sentinel and Journal writers.
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