21 July 2011

Muslim woman forced to flee for marrying a Christian

The religious intolerance that is destroying Pakistan continues unabated. The latest case in point is that of a couple comprising a Christian and a Muslim, who married without the consent of the families of origin and are now forced to live on the run from one place to another for fear of violence.

The bishop of Islamabad has defended them: "Marriage should be free. The state must guarantee them freedom of choice. " [AsiaNews] Read more