Min kristna samhällsblogg: Remembering minister Shahbaz Bhatti, a modern-day martyr

torsdag 2 mars 2023

Remembering minister Shahbaz Bhatti, a modern-day martyr

- It's been 12 years since the murder of minority Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan.

“I live for religious freedom, and I am ready to die for this cause" --- “This is the key objective of my life — to live for those who are voiceless, who are suffering. We need to change the plight of those who are living in the darkness of persecution, victimization, and that is the commitment we made, to bring justice for those who are denied justice.” (Bhatti)

uca.news: Benedict Rogers honoring Shahbaz Bhatti, March 2, 2023 (read the full text):

https://www.ucanews.com/news/lets-hope-church-recognizes-pakistans-modern-day-martyr/100526

"In words that summed up the faith and courage that had been so consistent throughout his life as a grassroots human rights activist and politician, he said:

“These Taliban threaten me. But I want to share that I believe in Jesus Christ, who has given his own life for us. I know what is the meaning of the cross and I am following the cross. I am ready to die for a cause. I am living for my community and suffering people and I will die to defend their rights.”

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