March 27, 2006
Keeping Rahman Alive?
In a case I brought up this weekend, Abdul Rahman was arrested in Afghanistan for converting from Islam to Christianity. However, it was announced yesterday that Mr. Rahman will be released from prison, probably today. I haven't seen a full explanation of why he was released, but I did read earlier that Afghani authorities were suggesting he was "mentally ill" and not fit to stand trial. Perhaps this was the reason. In that same article is a powerful quote:
I am serene. I have full awareness of what I have chosen. If I must die, I will die. Somebody, a long time ago, did it for all of us. - - Abdul Rahman
Now the problem is with Muslim clerics who have called for his murder even if he is released (and probably will so in stronger terms now). What astonishes me is the lack of Muslim clerics calling for moderate Muslims to leave him alone and/or help him escape. If a crazy Christian sect called for a man's murder, we would see dozens of Christian leaders on television explaining why that person was wrong. Where are these moderate leaders?
Let's continue praying for Mr. Rahman's safety as he leaves the country. This publicity could give him a special place to speak directly to Muslims about Christianity and provide a door that most Christians don't have.
God bless,
Jay
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I can't help but think the government is releasing him to let the mob get to him with the blessing of the clerics. Then the government can wash its hands of the affair.
Another point to nit-pick over is how the news article says that "Muslim extremists" are demanding Mr Rahman's death. I'll have you know that the moderates are demanding his death too. And to think over the past few years I was starting to respect the Islamic faith because its men didn't visit strip clubs or encourage abortions...
In the meantime, let us imitate this man's convictions which run so deep he is ready to die. I wish my readiness to die lasted more than a few days after going to confession...
Posted by: Broken Record at March 27, 2006 11:15 AMForgot to source my information. For those wondering what the moderate clerics are doing, they are calling for his execution as well.
Posted by: Broken Record at March 27, 2006 11:22 AMLooks like Italy may grant asylum to Abdul Rahman. I'm embarrassed that Canada and the United States hasn't come forward and offered asylum after taking the moral high ground and saying he should be allowed to live.
Reminds me of that boatful of Jewish people sailing from free country to free country only to be returned to the gas chambers under Hitler's regime.
more details on Rahman's case here
Posted by: Broken Record at March 28, 2006 06:26 PM
