Pakistan: hatred condoned
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.
British Pakistani Christian Association
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.
