Afghanistan

CNN: Death could await Christian convert

Abdul Rahman faces the death penalty in Afghanistan for converting to Christianity. The Afghan constitution, based on Sharia law, allows the application of the death penalty for apostates. Rahman’s case is unclear because the constitution also specifies that “Followers of other religions are free to exercise their faith and perform their religious rites within the limits of the provisions of law.”

The U.S. and allies are pissed off and President Karzai is caught in the middle. Karzai is maintaining neutrality on the case although he would have to authorize the execution if Rahman is convicted. Rep Tom Lantos wrote to Karzai stating, "In a country where soldiers from all faiths, including Christianity, are dying in defense of your government, I find it outrageous that Mr. Rahman is being prosecuted and facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity." German officials have even threatened intervention if Rahman is found guilty.

The Afghan Government seems to be clinging to the destructive Islamic mentality of the Taliban. Way to go D-bags.