Apostasy : An Overview - The Maranatha Community

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A. THIS DOCUMENT Apostasy : An Overview This document has been prepared for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Religious Freedom Panel at their request. Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Human Rights, Democracy and Governance Group, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH Tel: 0207 008 3991 Fax: 0207 008 5969 B. THE MARANATHA COMMUNITY The Maranatha Community is a Christian movement with many thousands of members throughout the country active in all the main churches. Its membership includes a substantial number of people involved in work for the community in both professional and voluntary capacities. Since its formation 26 years ago, it has been deeply involved in a broad range of relief work in many countries and in the care of people from other countries resident in the United Kingdom who are in need. The Maranatha Community 102 Irlam Road, Flixton, Manchester M41 6JT Tel: 0161 748 4858 Fax: 0161 747 7379 Email: info@maranathacommunity.org.uk www.maranathacommunity.org.uk The Leader of the Community, which has thousands of members throughout the United Kingdom, is Mr. Dennis Wrigley. C. PREFACE This paper is presented with immense respect to all who have a deep desire for peace between believers of all religions. If the development of mutual respect and acceptance, together with religious harmony, is to take place and communal strife avoided, the global issue of apostasy urgently needs to be addressed with honesty and sensitivity. The scale and complexity of the problem cannot be ignored and this submission is made with goodwill and a desire for truth. This paper is offered in good faith for consideration and discussion and it is recognised that there is a variety of conflicting views on this subject. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, any corrections or observations will be welcome. 2
Contents 1. Introduction 4 2. The Nature of Apostasy 5 3. The Outworking of Apostasy 6 4. Concerns expressed about Apostasy 7 5. Islamic Teaching on Apostasy 8 6. The Punishment of Apostasy 10 7. Apostasy, Human Rights and Religious Freedom 11 8. Conclusions 13 Appendix 1 Countries in which Apostasy or Blasphemy Issues Occur 14 Appendix 2 Apostasy and Blasphemy issues in Western Countries 28 Appendix 3 Muslim Victims of Apostasy 30 Appendix 4 An Analysis of International Law relating to Apostasy and Freedom to Change One’s Religion 32 Appendix 5 Teaching on Apostasy and Jihad in Egyptian and Saudi School Books 34 Appendix 6 Material Published in the USA by Saudi Arabia which appears to incite hatred 35 Appendix 7 A simple glossary of terms used in this Submission 36 Sources of Information 38 3 page
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