In the aftermath of the violent attacks on churches and Christian homes (see original article, below), Christians in Jaranwala gathered outside a few of the vandalised churches for Sunday services on 20 August. Instead of sitting in pews, they had to stand beside the singed walls. Many of the attendees had their houses torched and destroyed. According to the Christian community leader, Akmal Bhatti, the bishop of the diocese attended one of the services. This drew hundreds of people to the gathering.
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Just a few days prior, these people had to run for their lives, leaving everything behind, as a mob of angry Muslims took to the streets due to allegations that two Christians had…
