Posted on 08/25/2010 9:37:29 AM PDT by parisa
When a mother of two can be sentenced to death by stoning on the basis of a disputed confession of adultery and without proper legal representation, there is little reason for faith in the fairness or mercy of Iran's judicial system. But as in the appalling case of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the 20-year jail sentences just handed out to seven Bahá'í leaders must provoke an international outcry in the hope that the Iranian government can be shamed into thinking again.
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The catch-all charge of espionage exposes the reality behind the regime's cruel behaviour. Over the years, Bahá'ís have found themselves accused of being tools of Russian imperialism, British colonialism, American expansionism and most recently Zionism.
But when we learn that Bahá'ís accused of spying for Israel are offered exoneration and the restoration of all the rights of citizenship if they will simply recant their faith, we can see such charges are totally baseless.
The desecration of Bahá'í cemeteries, the demolition of shrines and confiscation of Bahá'í property are unlikely punishments for a band of spies.
The truth behind this sentence is that it is an attempt to decapitate Iran's 300,000 strong Bahá'í community. As members of Iran's biggest religious minority, they have suffered decades of discrimination, harassment and appalling treatment.
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Yet the Bahá'í faith, which has its roots in Iran, is a gentle religion which emphasises the spiritual unity of all humankind and builds on the prophets of many faiths, including Jesus and Mohammed. It poses no threat to the Iranian regime. The peaceful, constructive lives led by millions of Bahá'ís in other countries contradict the fears of the Iranian regime.
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We must all add our voices on this latest abandonment of Iran's human rights obligations so the regime hears us loud and clear.
(Excerpt) Read more at guardian.co.uk ...
As useless as a "FREE TIBET" bumper sticker, but if it makes ya feel better....
true ... it won’t do a bit of good because those muslim monsters could care less - they will destroy all who are not Islamic
I know what they did to Iran. I have learned my lesson. I will NEVER stop fighting these vermins anywhere and EVERYWHERE.
Instruments of Satan. Demons from hell where their god allah dwells. These sadistic, cruel, diabolical, animals need to be sent to their 72 virgins by any means possible. and, those who try to compromise or turn their heads to their evil ways will be surely judged and punished the same for eternity!
ML/NJ
I worked with a lady once who is Bahai. She was a lady in every sense of the word, worked hard, kind and decent.
The Baha’i are good people. While I give props to Mrs. Blair for sounding the alarm, it’s not just Iran being intolerant of this religious group. The problem is Shariah. The sooner everyone figures it out, the better off everyone will be.
...must provoke an international outcry in the hope that the Iranian government can be shamed into thinking again.The best way to shame them is to pants 'em just before opening the trapdoor. Thanks parisa.
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