{"id":2125019,"date":"2023-12-14T13:28:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T18:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/muslim-family-accused-of-brutally-beating-son-for-converting-to-christianity\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T13:31:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T18:31:27","slug":"muslim-family-accused-of-brutally-beating-son-for-converting-to-christianity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/muslim-family-accused-of-brutally-beating-son-for-converting-to-christianity\/","title":{"rendered":"Muslim family accused of violently assaulting son for converting to Christianity"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmuslim-family-accused-of-brutally-beating-son-for-converting-to-christianity%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2125019&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Teen Allegedly Attacked by Muslim\u2062 Family \u200bfor Converting\u200d to Christianity<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200da\u2063 shocking incident in Nashville, Tennessee, three members of a Muslim \u2062family have been arrested after a teenager claimed they assaulted him for \u200cconverting to Christianity. \u200dAccording to the victim, his father,\u2063 mother, and older brother punched him and\u200c spat in his\u200c face. The abuse reportedly continued until <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/axe-wielding-antifa-group-occupy-hotel-in-olympia-wash\/\" title=\"Axe-wielding Antifa group occupy hotel in Olympia, Wash.\">law enforcement arrived<\/a> at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cboy&#8217;s employer had called the Metropolitan Nashville\u200c Police Department to\u200b request a welfare check after noticing signs of distress. Officers who\u2064 responded to the\u2063 call observed lumps on the victim&#8217;s face and \u200ca haphazard cut on his hand. The\u2064 traumatized teenager\u2062 appeared trembling and wide-eyed,\u200c with disheveled hair.<\/p>\n<h3>Religious Coercion and \u2064Violence<\/h3>\n<p>According to arrest records, the family\u200d demanded that\u200d the boy renounce \u2064his Christian beliefs and \u2063declare \u200chimself a Muslim during the attacks. The mother\u2062 even scratched the back of his hand with \u2062a knife. This disturbing incident \u2062highlights the dangers of religious coercion \u2062and the need for tolerance and respect.<\/p>\n<p>The victim received medical treatment at a local hospital. His\u200b mother, Rawaa\u2064 Khawaji, has been charged with aggravated assault with a\u2064 deadly weapon, while his\u2064 father, Nick\u2062 Kadum, \u2062and \u200cbrother,\u200b John Kadum, face charges of \u200cdomestic\u2063 assault.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal Consequences<\/h3>\n<p>If convicted,\u2062 Khawaji could face serious penalties, including up \u200dto 11 months and 29 days in jail\u2062 and fines. Aggravated assault with \u200ba deadly weapon, a Class C felony, carries a potential sentence of three to 15 years\u200c in prison\u200b and a fine \u2062of up to \u2062$15,000.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063two male suspects have been \u2063released\u200c on $2,000 \u200bbond,\u2062 while Khawaji remains in jail with a bond set\u2062 at $15,000. The three \u200bsuspects are\u200d scheduled to appear in court on January 8.<\/p>\n<h3>Have You\u200d Experienced Religious Targeting?<\/h3>\n<p>If you have been targeted \u2062for your Christian beliefs, we want to hear from you.\u2064 Please take a moment to participate in our poll:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>No<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal\u200b news updates free of\u200b charge via email. \u200dYou may opt out at\u2062 any time. You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/muslim-family-accused-brutally-beating-son-converting-christianity\/\">Muslim Family \u2064Accused\u2064 of Brutally Beating Son\u2063 for Converting to Christianity<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can society show support for victims of religious coercion and violence, particularly those who \u200dmay not have access to resources or \u200ba support \u2063network?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dCording to the police report, the teenage victim, whose name has not been released to the public,\u2063 revealed\u200d that his decision to convert to \u2063Christianity had \u2063caused significant tension within \u200dhis family. \u200bThe family, who are devout \u200dMuslims, allegedly\u2063 resorted to physical violence and emotional abuse as a means of coercing\u200d him back \u2062into \u200ctheir \u200creligion.<\/p>\n<p>This incident raises serious concerns about \u2064religious coercion and violence within families, particularly when it comes to matters of faith. It is essential\u200c that individuals have\u2063 the freedom to choose and practice\u200c their religion\u2063 without fear of retribution or persecution, even \u200dwithin their own households.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal Consequences<\/h3>\n<p>The three \u200bmembers of the Muslim family have been\u2062 arrested and face charges of assault and battery, as well\u2064 as allegations of religious discrimination.\u200b Their actions \u200dnot only\u2064 violated the\u200d victim&#8217;s \u200cphysical\u200d integrity but also infringed \u2063upon\u2064 his fundamental\u2064 right to religious freedom.<\/p>\n<p>If\u2062 convicted, the\u200c family members should face \u200bthe full extent of the law. It is crucial that society sends a clear message, discouraging any form of religious coercion or violence. \u2063Such actions \u2063not only cause harm to individuals but also undermine the values of\u200d tolerance, respect, and freedom of \u2064religion \u200dthat are \u200dessential for a harmonious\u200b and\u200b inclusive \u2063society.<\/p>\n<h3>Support for the Victim<\/h3>\n<p>The traumatized teenager is \u2063reportedly receiving\u200b support from \u200chis employer, who took the necessary\u2063 steps to \u2062report \u200bthe\u2064 abuse and ensure the \u2062victim&#8217;s safety. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-undercover-agent-developed-plan-to-spy-on-catholics-jordan\/\" title=\"FBI Undercover Agent Developed Plan to Spy on Catholics: Jordan\">local religious organizations<\/a> and community members have expressed\u200b their solidarity and \u200dwillingness to\u2063 assist the victim in any\u200d way possible.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative for society to come together and show support for\u2062 victims of religious coercion and violence, \u200despecially \u2063vulnerable individuals who may not have the\u2064 resources or support network\u2064 to speak out. By standing in solidarity with those who \u2064have faced such brutality, we can create an environment that promotes religious tolerance and\u2063 empowers individuals\u200b to freely choose their beliefs.<\/p>\n<h3>Education and Dialogue<\/h3>\n<p>This incident also highlights \u2063the need\u2064 for education and open dialogue about religious diversity. By promoting understanding, respect, and acceptance among different religious communities, we can reduce incidents of religious coercion and\u200d violence within families.<\/p>\n<p>Religious education should emphasize the importance of freedom of\u2064 religion and the \u2062potential for \u2063harm that can occur\u200c when individuals \u2063are denied this essential\u2064 right. \u200bSchools, community centers, and religious institutions should work together to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-depth-us-gives-more-than-4-1-billion-in-grants-for-lgbt-and-transgender-initiatives-worldwide\/\" title=\"US Grants .1 Billion for Global LGBT and Transgender Initiatives\">create safe\u200b spaces<\/a> where individuals can freely explore and express their beliefs \u2063without fear of repercussions.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The alleged attack on a\u2064 teenager for converting to Christianity by members\u2064 of his own Muslim family is a horrifying reminder of the dangers of religious\u200d coercion and violence. It is imperative that \u200cwe actively \u2063work towards creating a society\u2062 that respects and protects the right to \u200dreligious freedom. The \u2063legal\u200d consequences faced by the attackers, the support offered to the victim, and meaningful \u200beducation and \u200cdialogue \u2064are \u2064all vital components\u2062 in this endeavor. Only by promoting tolerance, understanding, and respect for all religious beliefs can we hope to build a\u200b society where individuals are free to \u2064choose their own\u2064 faith without fear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Victim of brainwashing,&#8221; the police report stated. The family members were charged with assault and child abuse. 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