After the death of Mahsa Amini, Christians in Iran have spoken out against discrimination and oppression

Christians in Iran have spoken out against prejudice and persecution after Mahsa Amini’s murder.

Christians in Iran are joining the chorus of international voices condemning Iran’s treatment of women and its policy of mandating the headscarf in the wake of the murder of Mahsa Amini.

There have been demonstrations in Iran, the United Kingdom, and other nations over the death of a 22-year-old man who was in the custody of Iranian morality police. On September 13th, Amini was taken into custody for what authorities deemed to be her “improper” hijab.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has sought to place responsibility on the United States and Israel for the extraordinary demonstrations.

Together with the Hamgaam Council of United Iranian Churches and the Pars Theological Centre, the anti-persecution organization Article18 has published a statement commending the demonstrators’ “unparalleled bravery” and demanding an end to “discriminatory” legislation regarding the hijab.

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“We, like many people in Iran who have protested in the streets with unparalleled courage following Mahsa’s death, consider the imposition of mandatory hijab on the people of Iran — representing a range of religious, ethnic, and cultural identities — an obvious violation of human rights, and demand an end to this and other discriminatory laws,” the three organizations said.

“‘We are all Mahsas,’ and ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ are among the slogans of the courageous women and men of Iran, reminding us that we are all united in this battle against the common anguish of injustice, persecution, and religious dictatorship, and our aspiration for life, freedom, and equality.

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The nonprofit Open Doors, which defends Christians throughout the globe from oppression, has backed their pleas for change in Iran.

Christians have been participating in the demonstrations within and outside of Iran, according to Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors UK and Ireland.

This poses a significant threat to the lives of Christians living in Iran, who are already facing severe persecution for their beliefs.

Many people who join underground churches often face harassment, detention, and even torture for their faith. Due to the fear of persecution, some Christians exclusively interact with each other online.

Iran is ninth on Open Doors’ World Watch List, an annual rating of the 50 nations where Christians endure the most severe persecution.

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The human rights record of the Iranian dictatorship is “one of the worst in the world,” according to Ms. Blyth.

Only until the rights of all Iranians are respected will Christians in Iran be allowed to exercise their religion freely.

Christians from all across the world are taking part in the protests. Everyone stands in solidarity with Iran’s pro-liberty movement. Change is something we’re hoping for.

Iranian Christians have appealed to the worldwide church for support in light of the country’s recent internet blackout.

Although persecution is increasing in Iran, Ms. Blyth notes, the church is expanding there anyhow. Christians in Iran “are not isolated.”

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