A pastor in Nepal will potentially face jail time for praying after his country’s Supreme Court rejected his appeal.
Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya was sentenced to one year in prison over his religious activity and must now face that sentence unless the high court accepts his appeal to have the penalty converted into a fine.
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Despite Acharya’s plight — which is being seen as a step backward for religious liberty in Nepal — the preacher said he remains steadfast in his faith.
“While facing more jail time is distressing, I find solace in God, believing that anything is possible through Him,” Acharya said in a statement released by ADF International.
He also urged other countries to place pressure on Nepal to secure his release and defend basic human rights to religious freedom and expression.
“I urge the international community to engage with the Nepali government to safeguard religious freedom in order to pave the way for true religious freedom for everyone in Nepal,” Acharya continued. “I thank everyone for their continued support and prayers for me and my family.”
The pastor previously said the nearly three months he spent in jail before his sentencing was “very difficult” and
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