  OPPRESSION OF BAPTISTS IN AZERBAIJANApril 4, 2002 - 23:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yesterday in Azerbaijan the activity of Christian Baptist church «Temple of Love» was banned. The court where the state committee on religious structures appealed, has decided that the activity of this religious organization is contrary to the Constitution of Azerbaijan. It is stated that «Temple of Love» makes for origin of «interreligious tension, intolerance and offensive attitude towards other religions». Meanwhile, the Baptist church «Temple of love» is not considered a totalitarian sect posing a threat in any other civilized countries.  Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad  Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |
