Jul01
Houston Chronicle highlights religious freedom, Baha’is of Iran
On Thursday, July 1, the Houston Chronicle’s religion blog “Believe Out Loud” ran a story about a local Baha’i, Enayat Amini, who immigrated from Iran in 2004 after the authorities shut down his business because of his Baha’i beliefs.
From the article:
Nearly 70 percent of the world’s population lives in countries where religious practices are restricted and minority groups are unable to fully live out their faith, according to the Pew Forum on Religion in Public Life.
On Independence Day — when Americans mark the signing of a document that affirmed equality and the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness – we should be happy that we are not among that restricted population.
“I am grateful for the freedom given to me and people of all religions to practice their faith without being asked any questions,” said Enayat Amini, a 52-year-old living in west Houston.
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