Pakistan: hatred condoned

British Pakistani Christian Association  |  World
Date posted:  1 Nov 2016
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Pakistan: hatred condoned

Musa Atique and family| photo: BPCA

A Christian teacher was told to convert to Islam or die after he infuriated Muslim teachers with his campaign to stop their hate preaching, but, with the help of a British organisation, it is hoped he will start teaching in a school for formerly enslaved children by 2017.

Musa Atique (43 years) was employed for seven years as a primary school teacher. Changes to the curriculum to include compulsory learning of the Qur’an and Islamic prayers meant some zealous teachers began using the opportunity of these new learning directives to teach hatred towards minority children, especially Christians.

Teacher beaten

Two began inciting hatred during the Qur’anic study and Islamic prayer morning assemblies. Mr Atique overheard them using terms such as kafir (infidel). Children were being mistreated and Mr Atique, after discussing this with the head teacher, was beaten in front of other students by some staff.

It became apparent that the Principal was in fact part of the problem and had no desire to resolve the issue. With no other option open to him, Mr Atique decided to inform the local police about all the problems at his school. Although admitting that they were preaching hatred, the police took no action against the teachers.

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