March 3, 2008
Source: The Boston Globe
Wire Service: Reuters
Malaysian churches have waded into the nation's charged politics, openly urging Christians to support candidates who back religious freedom in this weekend's election.
Race and religious tensions have mounted in the run-up to the March 8 vote with Buddhist, Christian and Hindu minorities complaining their rights are being trampled by the Muslim-dominated government.
See also: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, International, Advocacy/Government, Religious Freedom