So much honor killing, so little time « A Voice in the Wilderness

21Aug/092

So much honor killing, so little time

There are some stories we come across that we simply cannot ignore. This is one of those. A 17-year old girl, Rifqa Bary, converted from being a Muslim to being a Christian earlier this year and her devout Muslim father threatened her life. She ran away to Florida, but because she is not a naturalized citizen the courts will likely send her home to Ohio where her parents reside. She fears for her life. Many Muslim fathers and male relatives (even here in the West) have killed their own daughter/sister/cousin because of various "dishonors" she has supposedly brought to their family.

Please watch this brief video where in her own words, Rifqa explains her plight.

What a mess! Please be praying for this brave soul. For those of you who don't believe that values matter, and that all societies and countries and religions are the same, let this story be a wake up call.

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Justine
August 21st, 2009 - 12:27

Oh, that was hard to watch. That precious young lady . . .
Hopefully, the worst case scenario will be that this is tied up in the courts for one year and she will be 18 and free. The best case, of course, would be her emancipation now. Will pray for her safety, peace, and strength.
Susannah
August 24th, 2009 - 05:28

Saw this last week (after being out of town & missing news). Haven't had time yet to post on it, so thanks for this post.

She's right – we DON'T GET IT…But, the Lord has His hand on this young woman. Heaven help the courts who will be deciding her case.

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