PLEA FOR FREEDOM: A woman inmate reaches out for a visitor at Siraha Jail. After prisoners broke out of the prison some two months ago, visitors cannot come within 50 metres.
Religious liberty is under attack in Nepal. Last week, at least seven Christians were arrested and two of them were beaten.
Their crime? Distributing handkerchiefs to students along with Bible handbooks titled "A Great Story."
They were accused of violating Nepal's new constitutional provision, Article 26(3), which states that "no person shall . . . convert a person of one religion to another religion, or disturb the religion of other people." The provision is vague about what qualifies as a violation of the law.
Urge Nepal to uphold its international obligations to protect religious freedom!
Sign the petition here: http://www.citizengo.org/en/pr/35255-protect-religious-freedom-nepal-let-christians-share-their-faith
Although the seven Christians have reportedly been released, Christians are often persecuted for their faith by Nepal's Hindu majority. Nepal's new constitutional provision particularly affects evangelical Christian communities. In Nepal, a Christian who shares his or her faith with a neighbor could be charged with violating the constitution.
The Nepalese government must honor its commitments under international law to protect religious freedom for all its citizens. Sign here: http://www.citizengo.org/en/pr/35255-protect-religious-freedom-nepal-let-christians-share-their-faith Sharing one's belief in Jesus with others is an essential tenet of the Christian faith, instructed by Jesus himself in the Great Commission ("Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...").
Sign this petition to urge the Nepalese government to protect religious freedom for all citizens and to permit Christians to peacefully share their faith with others: http://www.citizengo.org/en/pr/35255-protect-religious-freedom-nepal-let-christians-share-their-faith
CitizenGO is dedicated to protecting religious liberty, both here and abroad. Thanks taking part in this global mission by signing this campaign!
Sincerely,
Josh Craddock and the entire CitizenGO team
Their crime? Distributing handkerchiefs to students along with Bible handbooks titled "A Great Story."
They were accused of violating Nepal's new constitutional provision, Article 26(3), which states that "no person shall . . . convert a person of one religion to another religion, or disturb the religion of other people." The provision is vague about what qualifies as a violation of the law.
Urge Nepal to uphold its international obligations to protect religious freedom!
Sign the petition here: http://www.citizengo.org/en/pr/35255-protect-religious-freedom-nepal-let-christians-share-their-faith
Although the seven Christians have reportedly been released, Christians are often persecuted for their faith by Nepal's Hindu majority. Nepal's new constitutional provision particularly affects evangelical Christian communities. In Nepal, a Christian who shares his or her faith with a neighbor could be charged with violating the constitution.
The Nepalese government must honor its commitments under international law to protect religious freedom for all its citizens. Sign here: http://www.citizengo.org/en/pr/35255-protect-religious-freedom-nepal-let-christians-share-their-faith Sharing one's belief in Jesus with others is an essential tenet of the Christian faith, instructed by Jesus himself in the Great Commission ("Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...").
Sign this petition to urge the Nepalese government to protect religious freedom for all citizens and to permit Christians to peacefully share their faith with others: http://www.citizengo.org/en/pr/35255-protect-religious-freedom-nepal-let-christians-share-their-faith
CitizenGO is dedicated to protecting religious liberty, both here and abroad. Thanks taking part in this global mission by signing this campaign!
Sincerely,
Josh Craddock and the entire CitizenGO team
Kathmandu 22 July 2016
Dolakha, Charikot - Nepal
Kathmandu 22 July, After declaring new constitution, Nepal has been somehow rapidly taking action against religious minorities in Nepal, especially towards Christianity. Several Christian families normally provide care to poor children as their own with or without any external supports. Many of them are informal in nature; this is the weakest point of Christian community […]
Seven people are arrested including proprietors of two private schools in Dolakha on 9th June in an accusation of evangelizing by distributing a hand book of Children's Bible stories.
Alleged are Prakash Pradhan; Principal of Mout Valley boarding school, Bimal Shahi: Principal of Modern Nepal School and some of the staff of Teach Nepal: a Christian organization working in the religious ministry. Both Pradhan and Shahi are Christian by faith and organizes extra curriculum activities for their students as a part of their teachings. Staff of Teach Nepal are: Banita Dangol, Balkrishna Rai, Philip Tamang, Kiran Dahal, Bhim Bahadur Tamang . Police has also seized one vehicle used by them. Including both schools, it is estimated that at least 885 students were distributing hankerchiefs and books named “A Great Story”.
Police are preparing to file a case against alleged for committing act of religious conversion by preaching to young school children prohibited by the article 26 (3) of Nepalese constitution 2015.
What does article 26 (3) under the right to religious freedom says? (3) While exercising the right as provided for by this Article, no person shall act or make others act in a manner which is contrary to public health, decency and morality, or behave or act or make others act to disturb public law and order situation, or convert a person of one religion to another religion, or disturb the religion of other people. Such an act shall be punishable by law.
It has been informed that alleged are force to make verbal commitment not to repeat same act in the future so that they will be freed by tomorrow morning. An emergency meeting of Nepal Christian Society held in Kathmandu has taken this incident seriously. A group is heading to Dolakha early tomorrow while another group is trying to visit government official at home ministry. A prayer meeting has been called at the same time.
Dolakha, Charikot - Nepal
Kathmandu 22 July, After declaring new constitution, Nepal has been somehow rapidly taking action against religious minorities in Nepal, especially towards Christianity. Several Christian families normally provide care to poor children as their own with or without any external supports. Many of them are informal in nature; this is the weakest point of Christian community […]
Seven people are arrested including proprietors of two private schools in Dolakha on 9th June in an accusation of evangelizing by distributing a hand book of Children's Bible stories.
Alleged are Prakash Pradhan; Principal of Mout Valley boarding school, Bimal Shahi: Principal of Modern Nepal School and some of the staff of Teach Nepal: a Christian organization working in the religious ministry. Both Pradhan and Shahi are Christian by faith and organizes extra curriculum activities for their students as a part of their teachings. Staff of Teach Nepal are: Banita Dangol, Balkrishna Rai, Philip Tamang, Kiran Dahal, Bhim Bahadur Tamang . Police has also seized one vehicle used by them. Including both schools, it is estimated that at least 885 students were distributing hankerchiefs and books named “A Great Story”.
Police are preparing to file a case against alleged for committing act of religious conversion by preaching to young school children prohibited by the article 26 (3) of Nepalese constitution 2015.
What does article 26 (3) under the right to religious freedom says? (3) While exercising the right as provided for by this Article, no person shall act or make others act in a manner which is contrary to public health, decency and morality, or behave or act or make others act to disturb public law and order situation, or convert a person of one religion to another religion, or disturb the religion of other people. Such an act shall be punishable by law.
It has been informed that alleged are force to make verbal commitment not to repeat same act in the future so that they will be freed by tomorrow morning. An emergency meeting of Nepal Christian Society held in Kathmandu has taken this incident seriously. A group is heading to Dolakha early tomorrow while another group is trying to visit government official at home ministry. A prayer meeting has been called at the same time.
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By CitizenGO · 06/20/2016Religious liberty is under attack in Nepal. Last week, at least seven Christians were arrested and two of them were beaten.
Their crime?
Distributing handkerchiefs to students along with Bible handbooks titled "A Great Story." They were accused of violating Nepal's new constitutional provision, Article 26(3), which states that "no person shall . . . convert a person of one religion to another religion, or disturb the religion of other people." The provision is vague about what qualifies as a violation of the law.
Local politicians reported the Christian school leaders to authorities, leading to their arrest. Government officials told the Christians that they could be released from prison if they promised not to give religious literature to students ever again.
The seven Christians have reportedly been released, though it is unclear whether any such assurances were made.
Nepal is a predominately Hindu nation where religious minorities comprise only 1.5% and 3% of the population. According to official records, there were about 375,000 Nepalese Christians in 2011, but Christian leaders in the country believe there may be as many 2.3 million.
Christians are often persecuted for their faith by Nepal's Hindu majority. Nepal's new constitutional provision particularly affects evangelical Christian communities. A Christian who shares his or her faith with a neighbor could be charged with violating the constitution.
The Nepalese government must honor its commitments under international law to protect religious freedom for all its citizens. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that:
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
Sharing one's belief in Jesus with others is an essential tenet of the Christian faith, instructed by Jesus himself in the Great Commission ("Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...").
Sign this petition to urge the Nepalese government to protect religious freedom for all citizens and to permit Christians to peacefully share their faith with others.
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Futher information:
CitizenGO will protect your privacy and will keep you informed on this and other campaigns.Protect religious freedom
Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and Deputy Secretary Ciranjivi Poudel,
I am deeply concerned by the arrest of seven Christians in Dolakha district, Nepal.
These individuals are not guilty of forcibly converting anyone to Christianity. In fact, in the Christian faith, there can be no such thing as forcible conversion—faith in Jesus must be freely chosen.
Additionally, the freedom to share one's faith with others is a protected aspect of the freedom of religion. Nepal must uphold its obligations under international law to protect religious freedom for all Nepalese citizens.
Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that:
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
Sharing one's belief in Jesus with others is an essential tenet of the Christian faith. It is imperative that Nepal protect the right of Christians to worship and practice their faith in peace.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Petition to: Government of Nepal
Protect religious freedom in Nepal: Let Christians share their faith!nepal.jpg
020,000
12,411
12,411 people have signed. Help us reach 20,000 signatures.
By CitizenGO · 06/20/2016Religious liberty is under attack in Nepal. Last week, at least seven Christians were arrested and two of them were beaten.
Their crime?
Distributing handkerchiefs to students along with Bible handbooks titled "A Great Story." They were accused of violating Nepal's new constitutional provision, Article 26(3), which states that "no person shall . . . convert a person of one religion to another religion, or disturb the religion of other people." The provision is vague about what qualifies as a violation of the law.
Local politicians reported the Christian school leaders to authorities, leading to their arrest. Government officials told the Christians that they could be released from prison if they promised not to give religious literature to students ever again.
The seven Christians have reportedly been released, though it is unclear whether any such assurances were made.
Nepal is a predominately Hindu nation where religious minorities comprise only 1.5% and 3% of the population. According to official records, there were about 375,000 Nepalese Christians in 2011, but Christian leaders in the country believe there may be as many 2.3 million.
Christians are often persecuted for their faith by Nepal's Hindu majority. Nepal's new constitutional provision particularly affects evangelical Christian communities. A Christian who shares his or her faith with a neighbor could be charged with violating the constitution.
The Nepalese government must honor its commitments under international law to protect religious freedom for all its citizens. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that:
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
Sharing one's belief in Jesus with others is an essential tenet of the Christian faith, instructed by Jesus himself in the Great Commission ("Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...").
Sign this petition to urge the Nepalese government to protect religious freedom for all citizens and to permit Christians to peacefully share their faith with others.
--
Futher information:
- Nepal's 2015 Constitution
- Nepal arrests seven Christians over allegations of converting people to Christianity
CitizenGO will protect your privacy and will keep you informed on this and other campaigns.Protect religious freedom
Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and Deputy Secretary Ciranjivi Poudel,
I am deeply concerned by the arrest of seven Christians in Dolakha district, Nepal.
These individuals are not guilty of forcibly converting anyone to Christianity. In fact, in the Christian faith, there can be no such thing as forcible conversion—faith in Jesus must be freely chosen.
Additionally, the freedom to share one's faith with others is a protected aspect of the freedom of religion. Nepal must uphold its obligations under international law to protect religious freedom for all Nepalese citizens.
Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that:
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
Sharing one's belief in Jesus with others is an essential tenet of the Christian faith. It is imperative that Nepal protect the right of Christians to worship and practice their faith in peace.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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