Islam’s Law of Apostasy in Our Globalized World

Even as these new immigrants to the West were able to practice their religious and political beliefs in complete freedom, another completely opposite phenomenon was occurring in the lands of their birth. The leaders in many of those newly de-colonized countries were drafting policies that did not allow for tolerance and freedom of expression for any religion but Islam. Many guest workers from Asia and Africa went to live and work in the oil-rich countries of the Middle East. But they had a rude awakening when they attempted to practice Christianity.

Saudi Arabia in particular has been very hostile to religious freedom of its guest workers. They are absolutely forbidden to engage in any worship activity. It is obvious to all who follow world events that conditions for natives in many African countries in particular are even worse. Many who hold to a faith other than Islam are mercilessly sought out, harassed and murdered. [Faith Freedom International] Read more