Several thousand enraged Muslims assembled in the city center and began throwing stones at the churches, while others set them on fire
blasphemy
"What began as accusations against two Christian brothers has escalated into a devastating wave of violence, resulting in the destruction of over 20 churches & 500 homes"
The persecution followed reports that a Christian man had allegedly desecrated a Quran
The International Journal of Science and Research stated in 2019: "In Pakistan many people are on death row or serving life sentences for blasphemy"
"Are we in France or Pakistan?"
It would effectively shield Islam from scrutiny and valid criticism
Priest says play violates Penal Code for blasphemy
10 students arrested