A Muslim lawyer in Russia demands sharia law be practiced in court, saying: "And we will set the rules, the rules that suit us, whether you want it or not."
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Russian FederationMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Muslim lawyer in Russia threatens ‘bloodbath’Friday, May 11th, 2012Russia: Will Duma approve “anti-Constitutional” religious literature restrictions?Monday, March 28th, 2011“Proposed Russian legal amendments that would ban anyone except registered religious organisations from distributing religious literature have received initial backing from the Duma's Committee on Social and Religious Organisations,” Forum 18 News Service reports. Pastor in Russian Republic of Dagestan KilledThursday, July 29th, 2010Media had spread call to take action against him for his work among Muslims. Russian Pastor Laid to Rest after He was Killed in Suspected Islamist AttackMonday, July 26th, 2010Pastor Artur Suleimanov, a convert from Islam, had received death threats from Muslims. He was killed on July 15 outside his church. Bishop Killed in Russia’s DagestanSaturday, July 17th, 2010Bishop of evangelical church was killed in a Muslim dominated republic of Dagestan. A Ghostlike Existence for Dagestan’s ProtestantsTuesday, June 15th, 2010Church in Russia is prohibited from conducting social projects Well-known Pastor Beaten to Death in St. Petersburg, RussiaFriday, May 28th, 2010The pastor was beaten to death by unknown attackers as he was going to visit an elderly church member. Wave of Clergy Killings in RussiaSaturday, December 26th, 2009"The priest was killed because he was not indifferent to disgusting human behavior and took a principled stand against it in accordance with his calling Murder of Russian Priest Sign of Religious Tensions in MoscowSunday, December 20th, 2009"Sysoyev was only 35 years old but had already built a reputation as a priest who stood out for his proselytizing work among Russia’s Muslim community -- a relatively new phenomena for the Orthodox Church," An Appeal for Joint Orthodox-Protestant EffortsSunday, December 6th, 2009Russian Baptists Respond to Orthodox Priest’s Violent Death Murder of Priest Highlights Missionary Role in Russian ChurchFriday, December 4th, 2009Father Daniil Sysoyev brought several Muslims to Christ and wrote a book Islam. He received death threats from Muslims before he was killed two weeks ago. Missionary Orthodox Priest Laid to Rest After Being Murdered by Masked GunmanSaturday, November 28th, 2009The murdered priest was known for bringing Muslims to Christ. Russia “You have the law, we have orders”Friday, October 2nd, 2009Two Christians were arrested after their community "sang psalms and spoke about Christ' Widespread protests at new “Inquisition”Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Widespread protests by Russian religious communities and human rights defenders followed the appointment of "anti-cultists" and controversial scholars of Islam to a state body with sweeping powers to investigate religious organisations. Notorious “anti-cultists” on new “Inquisition”Thursday, May 28th, 2009The chair is Aleksandr Dvorkin, Russia's most prominent "anti-cult" activist, who has described the faith of charismatic Protestants as "a crude magical-occult system with elements of psychological manipulation". A new Inquisition?Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Russian Bible Society may be first target of new powers given to Russian Justice Ministry. Council of Religious Experts threatens religious freedomFriday, May 8th, 2009Fired from Moscow State University for his discriminatory views on religious minorities, "inquisitor" on non-Orthodox religious groups takes over leadership of the Justice Ministry's Council of Religious Studies Experts. Government Returning Land to Religious Organizations to Favor OrthodoxTuesday, March 3rd, 2009An ambitious draft law on the transfer of property of religious significance to religious organisations may reignite a process begun in 1993. Russia: Governor Orders Church Land GrabFriday, February 27th, 2009A Russian official ordered the seizure of a Pentecostal church's land by "any" means. Patriarch Kirill urges to protect rights of Iraqi ChristiansThursday, February 5th, 2009The top leader of Russian Orthodox Church called for respect of freedom of religion of Iraqi Christians. |
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