Zafar Bhatti’s life term was converted into a death sentence in Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court granted bail to another Christian accused of blasphemy.
From the World
Mary Poppins: Was She a “Cult Member,” Too?
Christian critics of “cults” often argue that novels and films about Mary Poppins promote “cultic” or “occult” ideas. All is based on an old misunderstanding.
Are Apostates Reliable? 5. Why Some Become Apostates
Ex-members who become apostates often “learn” their role from anti-cult movements.
Are Apostates Reliable? 4. Not All Ex-Members Are Apostates
Unfortunately, media often confuse two very different categories, ex-members of religious organizations and apostates. Most ex-members are not apostates.
Are Apostates Reliable? 3. Disaffiliation and Captivity Narratives
There is a substantial difference between the scholarly study of disaffiliation and anti-cult tales which resembles old stories of white maidens kidnapped by Native Americans.
Are Apostates Reliable? 2. False Apostates
Some who claim to have been members of a religion or movement, and privy to its secrets, are simply lying.
Are Apostates Reliable? 1. The Problem of Apostasy
Apostates are ex-members of religions or religious movements who become sworn enemies of the faith they have left. They have existed for centuries.
Pakistan: Religion-Based Terrorism, Extremism on the Rise in 2021
The Pakistan Security Report 2021, a yearly report of the authoritative Pak Institute for Peace Studies, recommended urgent action by the Parliament.
Pakistan: Ancient Buddhist Temple Discovered – and Vandalized
Italian and Pakistani archeologists made the exciting discovery. Religious prejudice explains the low vigilance against vandalism.
500 “Cults,” 500,000 “Victims” in France? MIVILUDES Admits It Has No Recent Data
The French governmental mission now confesses it relied on decade-old (and controversial) figures.