Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Warsi (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 December 2013.
Persecution of Christians
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government further to the remarks of Baroness Warsi on 19 November (HL Deb, GC 402), on what evidence they base their conclusion that the persecution of Christians is mostly the work of extremists who do not follow any faith. [HL3881]
- Answer
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As I set out in my speech at Georgetown University last month the perpetrators of persecution range from states to militant groups, and even to a person’s own family. We do not hold statistics on the perpetrators but we are clear that the jihadists, whom you referred to in the debate on 19 November, in carrying out these attacks are not being faithful to the teachings of any faith.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- HL3881; 750 c228WA
- Session
- 2013-14
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- Subjects
- Religious freedom Oppression Christianity
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