A surprising silence has fallen over the persecution of Christians in some Muslim-majority countries, particularly Nigeria, where more than 50,000 Christians have been killed for their faith since 2009. In seven Muslim-majority countries, leaving Islam for Christianity (apostasy) is a capital offence, though the law is enforced only sporadically. But why should we worry? God is dead, said Nietzsche. I can think of six cogent reasons, for the faithful and non-believers alike, to respect and defend our Christian heritage, none of which suggests that Christians should force their religion on others.
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