The case of Jehovah Witnesses is different from th...

2009-12-14T12:14:07.131-05:00

The case of Jehovah Witnesses is different from the Protestant groups that are being persecuted. Jehovah's belief of non-allegiance to an earthly power has pitted them against many covernments, not just Eritrea. But this is not to suggest that there is any justification for their persecution whatsoever.

On the other hand, the Protestant groups are being persecuted for two reasons: 1) a purvasive religious bigotry in the culture and 2)the paranoid level of insecurity that has engulfed the Eritrean ruling junta after their defeat in the 1998-2000 war with Ethiopia.

This is a battle the Eritrean regime is certain to loose.

Fikru

One would think that Eritrea would be freeier and ...

2009-12-14T03:46:44.649-05:00

One would think that Eritrea would be freeier and more open nation after independence but apparently that is not the case. It seems “there is no freedom of religion,” “there is no freedom of expression,” and I would add that “they have violated basic human rights.” They claim that the two groups are cult groups and they have a hidden sbversive agenda that could dawn-the-road undermine the sovernity of the nation and the Authority of the government. At least that is what I have heard. I would say they could have had chance, if they didn’t make it a habit comming out with the most controversial and offensive isssus like “We are above the law.” That kind of approch could scare a young nation into action. Remember also that Eritrea is not yet a "democracy." Sure they vote and all but we all now know that the vote is a "jock," a crude jock at the expance of the people but nonthless a jock. why the hell are they voting where no one is running. They should have outright demanded democracy. May The Lord help them.

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The case of Jehovah Witnesses is different from th...

One would think that Eritrea would be freeier and ...