Friday, January 06, 2006

Christian Science Monitor writes about persecution

The Christian Science Monitor wrote this article about the Baha'i persecution in Iran.

"Outcry over persecution in Iran...
The Bahai community is raising concerns about an upsurge of religious persecution in Iran. A member of the faith died in an Iranian prison this month of unknown causes. Dhabihullah Mahrami was sentenced to death 10 years ago for apostasy, but his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment after an international outcry. More than 60 Bahais have been detained or imprisoned in 2005, and eight are still being held, the community says."

To read full article click HERE