Pakistan has declared that 1600 words are forbidden to be text on cell phones!
The name of Jesus Christ has also been banned.
His name is offensive to Islam.
Cell phone companies were told to begin blocking any text message containing outlawed words, including “Satan,” “nude” and “athlete’s foot.” Many of the banned words had sexual connotations.
Pakistan blocked Facebook for two weeks in May 2010, after a competition was held to draw pictures of the Prophet Mohammed — this is forbidden under Islam. In 2008 YouTube was blocked temporarily because of a similar competition that appeared on the site.
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| Photo taken by Allison Stuby |
I am reminded of Jesus riding into Jerusalem. The people and the disciples praised God for all the miracles that they had seen! They even shouted
"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord" Luke 19:38
Like in Pakistan, the officials there also tried to silence the peoples praise of Jesus.
Jesus responded, "if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out!" Luke 19:40
As Jesus looked over Jerusalem He wept for them. I believe that He weeps for Pakistan as well.
"If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes." Luke 19:42
Pray with me for the name of Jesus to be lifted high in Pakistan.
this is tragedy. i will pray.
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