A few days ago our Be-A-Voice-Network sent out an email update about Asia Bibi and I wanted to share it with you in case you are not yet a member of our Be-A-Voice-Network. Signing up for the Be-A-Voice-Network is very easy, please click here and sign up today.
We always give thanks for you in our prayers for your efforts on behalf of our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.
Many of you are aware of the plight of Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian wife and mother, who was convicted under Pakistan's blasphemy law and sentenced to death. She has appealed her sentence and remains in prison awaiting the Lahore High Court's ruling.
Asia was arrested after a confrontation with her Muslim co-workers, who later accused Asia of blaspheming Islam's prophet, Mohammed. The blasphemy law has been widely abused by Muslims to punish Christians in Pakistan.
More than 150,000 Pakistani Christians signed a petition calling for Asia Bibi's release from prison. Now you can join with The Voice of the Martyrs and our Pakistani brothers and sisters in this call for mercy. Our goal is to gather one million signatures on behalf of our sister Asia.
In November 2012, the names gathered since our last delivery will be delivered to the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C. We are also encouraging our contacts around the world to work through the Pakistani Embassy in their particular country to emphasize the point that people around the world are watching this case.
We have acquired over 600,000 signatures since the campaign began in July 2011. With your help we can reach our goal of one million signatures. Please sign the petition and encourage your friends to do the same at www.CallforMercy.com.
Thank you for standing with Asia Bibi and other persecuted Christians in Pakistan. Your involvement makes a difference!
On behalf of the Persecuted Church,
VOM Staff
