The Imminent Pakistani Break-Up

Pakistan today faces an uncertain future with, as far as I can see, only two possible outcomes. It will become either a radical Islamic state like Iran, or the Pakistani military will stage a coup and take over. I see no other possibility. It certainly will not continue as it has. And keep in mind, Pakistan is a key U.S. ally and the nation we rely on the most to fight Jihadist terrorism. It is also a nation with over a hundred nuclear weapons.

The folks I know who are intimately familiar with Pakistan assure me that the people have become increasingly radicalized in their Muslim beliefs. By a vast majority they support the idea of sharia law and all it entails. Most of the Pakistani people believe that any Christian who proselytizes or tries to convert a Muslim should be executed. I am also told that the government is unable -- or, moire likely, unwilling -- to ensure the safety of any minorities in Pakistan, and that includes Christians, Hindus and Sikhs.

Last week's assassination of  Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan's Minister of Minority Affairs, and the national government's only Christian minister, is a stark indication of how Pakistan has changed. With the exception of the prime minister, no other government ministers attended today's funeral Mass held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Islamabad. One can only assume the rest of the cabinet are either cowards or support the murderous work of the assassins.

Even in death Shahbaz Bhatti was treated badly by the government he served. With the prime minister's arrival at the church, government security personnel prohibited all other mourners from entering the building. Even Bhatti's sister and other relatives (photo left) were not permitted to attend the funeral. What a disgrace!

I expect we will see a continued escalation of persecution of Christians and other minorities in the coming months, Keep these brave souls in your prayers,

For details on the funeral and related news, click here: Bhatti Funeral