Religious Freedom and Peace in South and Southwest Asia What…

Religious Freedom and Peace in South and Southwest Asia
What creates greater spiritual liberty and serene varied societies? Religious beliefs and lots of cultures teach regard for individuals of different beliefs, yet we see persecution of spiritual minorities throughout South and Southwest Asia, from Hindu nationalists who maltreat Muslims in India to extreme Sunni Muslims who persecute Ahmadiyya in Pakistan. Christians also suffer discrimination and mistreatment in these areas and are the most persecuted religious group worldwide according to a study by the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Ethics and Culture and the Religious Freedom Institute.