Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy

Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy
After objecting to rape of believers, accused of crime against Muhammad
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Posted: June 2, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern

By Michael Ireland
© 2007 Assist News Service

LAHORE, Pakistan – A Pakistani Christian has been sentenced to death for blasphemy by the sessions court in Lahore.

According to sources in Pakistan, following the sentencing Wednesday, a large mob led by Islamic clerics responded by shouting slogans against Younis Masih and threatening anyone involved in providing security or legal assistance to "blasphemers."

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says Masih, a Christian from Chungi Amar Sadu in Lahore, was charged Sept. 10, 2005, under Section 295C of the Pakistan Penal Code. Section 295C relates to blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad and carries the death penalty.

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