I was reading this a few minutes ago and it broke my heart but yet it is real. This is what is happening to Christains.
Kim
KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan man who allegedly converted from Islam to Christianity is being prosecuted in a Kabul court and could be sentenced to death, a judge said Sunday.
The defendant, Abdul Rahman, was arrested last month after his family went to the police and accused him of becoming a Christian, Judge Ansarullah Mawlavezada told the Associated Press in an interview. Such a conversion would violate the country's Islamic laws.
Rahman, who is believed to be 41, was charged with rejecting Islam when his trial started last week, the judge said.
During the hearing, the defendant allegedly confessed that he converted from Islam to Christianity 16 years ago when he was 25 and working as a medical aid worker for Afghan refugees in neighboring Pakistan, Mawlavezada said.
Afghanistan's constitution is based on Shariah law, which states that any Muslim who rejects their religion should be sentenced to death.
"We are not against any particular religion in the world. But in Afghanistan, this sort of thing is against the law," the judge said. "It is an attack on Islam. ... The prosecutor is asking for the death penalty."
The prosecutor, Abdul Wasi, said the case was the first of its kind in Afghanistan.
He said that he had offered to drop the charges if Rahman changed his religion back to Islam, but the defendant refused.
Mawlavezada said he would rule on the case within two months.
Afghanistan is a deeply conservative society and 99 percent of its 28 million people are Muslim. The rest are mainly Hindus.
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May the LORD be with them right up until the end. How truly sad, but you know this is what the BIBLE says will happen in the last days....another Martyred for CHRIST.......
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I was reading this a few minutes ago and it broke my heart but yet it is real. This is what is happening to Christains.
Kim
KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan man who allegedly converted from Islam to Christianity is being prosecuted in a Kabul court and could be sentenced to death, a judge said Sunday.
The defendant, Abdul Rahman, was arrested last month after his family went to the police and accused him of becoming a Christian, Judge Ansarullah Mawlavezada told the Associated Press in an interview. Such a conversion would violate the country's Islamic laws.
Rahman, who is believed to be 41, was charged with rejecting Islam when his trial started last week, the judge said.
During the hearing, the defendant allegedly confessed that he converted from Islam to Christianity 16 years ago when he was 25 and working as a medical aid worker for Afghan refugees in neighboring Pakistan, Mawlavezada said.
Afghanistan's constitution is based on Shariah law, which states that any Muslim who rejects their religion should be sentenced to death.
"We are not against any particular religion in the world. But in Afghanistan, this sort of thing is against the law," the judge said. "It is an attack on Islam. ... The prosecutor is asking for the death penalty."
The prosecutor, Abdul Wasi, said the case was the first of its kind in Afghanistan.
He said that he had offered to drop the charges if Rahman changed his religion back to Islam, but the defendant refused.
Mawlavezada said he would rule on the case within two months.
Afghanistan is a deeply conservative society and 99 percent of its 28 million people are Muslim. The rest are mainly Hindus.
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Kim
KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan man who allegedly converted from Islam to Christianity is being prosecuted in a Kabul court and could be sentenced to death, a judge said Sunday.
The defendant, Abdul Rahman, was arrested last month after his family went to the police and accused him of becoming a Christian, Judge Ansarullah Mawlavezada told the Associated Press in an interview. Such a conversion would violate the country's Islamic laws.
Rahman, who is believed to be 41, was charged with rejecting Islam when his trial started last week, the judge said.
During the hearing, the defendant allegedly confessed that he converted from Islam to Christianity 16 years ago when he was 25 and working as a medical aid worker for Afghan refugees in neighboring Pakistan, Mawlavezada said.
Afghanistan's constitution is based on Shariah law, which states that any Muslim who rejects their religion should be sentenced to death.
"We are not against any particular religion in the world. But in Afghanistan, this sort of thing is against the law," the judge said. "It is an attack on Islam. ... The prosecutor is asking for the death penalty."
The prosecutor, Abdul Wasi, said the case was the first of its kind in Afghanistan.
He said that he had offered to drop the charges if Rahman changed his religion back to Islam, but the defendant refused.
Mawlavezada said he would rule on the case within two months.
Afghanistan is a deeply conservative society and 99 percent of its 28 million people are Muslim. The rest are mainly Hindus.
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who among you has been given a hart to want the Lord God all in all to speak to are brothers in afganistan by great and mighty sings and wonders?
there are diverse types of prophets and there all valuble in there right place i need some advise!!! those with wisdom and understanding also, have faith courage and boldness packed down and overflowig by and in the Holy Spirit
and make yourself known,
In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ amen
And Pocket and his atheist friends were trying to make a point that Islam and Christianity is the same. I don't see any Christians putting to death another Christian who has converted to another religion. In fact, it happens all the time. Most people who are born into a Christian family can end up ATHEISTS. But those who are born into an Islamic family end up DEAD if they want to convert. Same? I don't think so!
I will pray that his Life be Saved and the God of Christianity, JESUS will turn things back around for him so that he may be an example of the LIGHT of GOD! OUR GOD!
I will pray that his Life be Saved and the God of Christianity, JESUS will turn things back around for him so that he may be an example of the LIGHT of GOD! OUR GOD!
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And Pocket and his atheist friends were trying to make a point that Islam and Christianity is the same. I don't see any Christians putting to death another Christian who has converted to another religion. In fact, it happens all the time. Most people who are born into a Christian family can end up ATHEISTS. But those who are born into an Islamic family end up DEAD if they want to convert. Same? I don't think so!
I will pray that his Life be Saved and the God of Christianity, JESUS will turn things back around for him so that he may be an example of the LIGHT of GOD! OUR GOD!
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you know, that is what I was thinking when I read this. I thought pocket right here is a answer to your question.
Kim
Thanks Kimi!
The religion of peace strikes again.
I just heard on TV that he may be released on Monday. We do need to kept up the praying.
It has got so much attention from the media that people are speaking up for this person.
Kimi
It has got so much attention from the media that people are speaking up for this person.
Kimi
I just heard on TV that he may be released on Monday. We do need to kept up the praying.
It has got so much attention from the media that people are speaking up for this person.
Kimi
It has got so much attention from the media that people are speaking up for this person.
Kimi
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The religion of peace strikes again.
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I just don't understand.
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The religion of peace strikes again.
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I had written a similar sentiment about islam in the " Christian Facing Execution In Afghanistan, Converted from Muslim" thread in this section.
It's being sarcastic. By islamic "law" this man that converted has to be put to death and is facing trial. All you hear about these days is how islam is a "religion of peace". Everbody is quoting this, inlcuding the President. It doesn't matter that they constantly suicide bomb (ALL THE TIME and EVERY DAY, which is not just an isolated incident), the line that is towed is the "peaceful religion" at it's core, garbage.
Also, if a Christian would reject Jesus and say, want to become a muslim, there is no Christian "law" that says he should be executed for that decision.
...So there you go....sarcasm.
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QUOTE(jhamner @ Mar 25 2006, 09:03 AM)
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I had written a similar sentiment about islam in the " Christian Facing Execution In Afghanistan, Converted from Muslim" thread in this section.
It's being sarcastic. By islamic "law" this man that converted has to be put to death and is facing trial. All you hear about these days is how islam is a "religion of peace". Everbody is quoting this, inlcuding the President. It doesn't matter that they constantly suicide bomb (ALL THE TIME and EVERY DAY, which is not just an isolated incident), the line that is towed is the "peaceful religion" at it's core, garbage.
Also, if a Christian would reject Jesus and say, want to become a muslim, there is no Christian "law" that says he should be executed for that decision.
...So there you go....sarcasm.
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Let your yes be yes and your no be no... I wonder....If we do not scantion his release and if there are not reprocussions from our government, does that take support of our government into the religious relm?
Maybe I can get out of taxes yet....
But they have no choice to release him and let the public try to kill him...they get him dead and the United States can still help them out. Let someone elsedo the dirty work. Pray! Pray! Pray! Why wouldn't they just let him come over here? We grant asylumn to everyone else in "trouble" if they return home. I'll take him.
leia
What frustrates me is that Americans have been dying in Afghanistan for over 4 years to get rid of the Taliban and it's being replaced with the exact same thing. How is this progress? What have we accomplished? It's sickening as a Christian AND an American.
Here's an update on this story....God has a specail place in Heaven for this man I am sure!!
Afghan Court Drops Case Against Christian
By DANIEL COONEY, Associated Press Writer 28 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan court on Sunday dismissed a case against a man who converted from Islam to Christianity because of a lack of evidence and he will be released soon, officials said.....
Rahman, meanwhile, said he was fully aware of his choice and was ready to die for it, according to an interview published Sunday in an Italian newspaper La Repubblica.
"I am serene. I have full awareness of what I have chosen. If I must die, I will die," Abdul Rahman told the Rome daily, responding to questions sent to him via a human rights worker who visited him in prison.
"Somebody, a long time ago, did it for all of us," he added in a clear reference to Jesus.
Rest of the Article
Afghan Court Drops Case Against Christian
By DANIEL COONEY, Associated Press Writer 28 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan court on Sunday dismissed a case against a man who converted from Islam to Christianity because of a lack of evidence and he will be released soon, officials said.....
Rahman, meanwhile, said he was fully aware of his choice and was ready to die for it, according to an interview published Sunday in an Italian newspaper La Repubblica.
"I am serene. I have full awareness of what I have chosen. If I must die, I will die," Abdul Rahman told the Rome daily, responding to questions sent to him via a human rights worker who visited him in prison.
"Somebody, a long time ago, did it for all of us," he added in a clear reference to Jesus.
Rest of the Article
Hallelujah, this is a shout for glory. Our prayers have been answered.
I have a feeling now he will turn more lives around to Christ because of this.
Thank you for sharing. HE'S ALIVE!
Kim
I have a feeling now he will turn more lives around to Christ because of this.
Thank you for sharing. HE'S ALIVE!
Kim
AMEN, Praise God...a lot of prayers went up for this man.Praise be to God
Praise the LORD, and keep praying for this man's safety. Remember he is not safe as long as he remians true to Jesus. Many Afganistan' country men can and do take the law into their hands. The court battle was a small victory. WE MUST PRAY for his complete safety!
An Afghan man who faced the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity has appealed for asylum in another country, the
United Nations said Monday after hundreds of Muslims marched against a court's decision to dismiss his case.
Afghan officials did not say whether Abdul Rahman had been released after the case against him was dismissed Sunday, but the U.N. statement came amid unconfirmed reports that he was being freed.
"We do understand that he will be released," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in Washington. "We're pleased by that."
Earlier Monday, hundreds of clerics, students and others chanting "Death to Christians!" marched through the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif to protest the court's decision to toss out the case....
And so it begins..........
United Nations said Monday after hundreds of Muslims marched against a court's decision to dismiss his case.
Afghan officials did not say whether Abdul Rahman had been released after the case against him was dismissed Sunday, but the U.N. statement came amid unconfirmed reports that he was being freed.
"We do understand that he will be released," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in Washington. "We're pleased by that."
Earlier Monday, hundreds of clerics, students and others chanting "Death to Christians!" marched through the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif to protest the court's decision to toss out the case....
And so it begins..........
QUOTE(Gypsylass @ Mar 27 2006, 05:15 PM)
An Afghan man who faced the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity has appealed for asylum in another country, the
United Nations said Monday after hundreds of Muslims marched against a court's decision to dismiss his case.
Afghan officials did not say whether Abdul Rahman had been released after the case against him was dismissed Sunday, but the U.N. statement came amid unconfirmed reports that he was being freed.
"We do understand that he will be released," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in Washington. "We're pleased by that."
Earlier Monday, hundreds of clerics, students and others chanting "Death to Christians!" marched through the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif to protest the court's decision to toss out the case....
And so it begins..........
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United Nations said Monday after hundreds of Muslims marched against a court's decision to dismiss his case.
Afghan officials did not say whether Abdul Rahman had been released after the case against him was dismissed Sunday, but the U.N. statement came amid unconfirmed reports that he was being freed.
"We do understand that he will be released," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in Washington. "We're pleased by that."
Earlier Monday, hundreds of clerics, students and others chanting "Death to Christians!" marched through the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif to protest the court's decision to toss out the case....
And so it begins..........
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Thanks gypsylass, I was about to do the same thing! Great minds think alike.
Here is the rest of article.....
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060327/ap_on_...ristian_convert
Hundreds of Afghans protest dismissal of case against Christian convert Canadian Press
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Font: * * * * KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Hundreds of people protested in Afghanistan on Monday against a court's decision to drop a case against a man who converted from Islam to Christianity, while an official said discussions were underway as to when and how he would be released.
Officials said the case was dropped Sunday partially because of concerns that Abdul Rahman is mentally unfit to face trial. The move also followed strong pressure from Western governments.
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/world/st...f4508bb&k=86164
AND I QUOTE from the article:
"Muslim clerics have threatened to incite Afghans to kill Rahman if he is freed, saying that he is clearly guilty of apostasy and deserves to die.
The defendant is being held at Kabul's notorious high-security Policharki prison. He was moved there Friday after inmates at a police detention facility reportedly threatened him. "
Muslims outside this man's cell and police station; are chanting :"death to Bush" and "death to Christians".
We need to be praying about this situation!
Published: Monday, March 27, 2006 Article tools
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Font: * * * * KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Hundreds of people protested in Afghanistan on Monday against a court's decision to drop a case against a man who converted from Islam to Christianity, while an official said discussions were underway as to when and how he would be released.
Officials said the case was dropped Sunday partially because of concerns that Abdul Rahman is mentally unfit to face trial. The move also followed strong pressure from Western governments.
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/world/st...f4508bb&k=86164
AND I QUOTE from the article:
"Muslim clerics have threatened to incite Afghans to kill Rahman if he is freed, saying that he is clearly guilty of apostasy and deserves to die.
The defendant is being held at Kabul's notorious high-security Policharki prison. He was moved there Friday after inmates at a police detention facility reportedly threatened him. "
Muslims outside this man's cell and police station; are chanting :"death to Bush" and "death to Christians".
We need to be praying about this situation!
QUOTE(Gypsylass @ Mar 27 2006, 06:15 PM)
Earlier Monday, hundreds of clerics, students and others chanting "Death to Christians!" marched through the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif to protest the court's decision to toss out the case....
I'm shocked that these muslim clerics and students would do this...utterly shocked!
Yea, right.
What would happen if a bunch of Christian preachers and students went roaring through the streets chanting "death to muslims?" Do you know how much of an uproar there would be?
According to the news reports I have read this morning, he has been released and has disapeared!! Praise God!!
Afghan Christian Convert Seeks Asylum
Mar 27 3:57 PM US/Eastern
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By AMIR SHAH
Associated Press Writer
KABUL, Afghanistan
An Afghan man who faced the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity has appealed for asylum in another country, the United Nations said Monday after hundreds of Muslims marched against a court's decision to dismiss his case.
Afghan officials did not say whether Abdul Rahman had been released after the case against him was dismissed Sunday, but the U.N. statement came amid unconfirmed reports that he was being freed.
"We do understand that he will be released," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in Washington. "We're pleased by that."
Earlier Monday, hundreds of clerics, students and others chanting "Death to Christians!" marched through the northern city of Mazar-i- Sharif to protest the court's decision to toss out the case.
Several Muslim clerics have threatened to incite Afghans to kill Rahman if he is freed, saying that he is clearly guilty of apostasy and deserves to die.
"Mr. Rahman has asked for asylum outside Afghanistan," U.N. spokesman Adrian Edwards said. "We expect this will be provided by one of the countries interested in a peaceful solution to this case."
For the rest of the article....
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/03/27/D8GK53HO0.html
I am quoting two things from this article, that just sicken my spirit!
OH! how we need to be praying!
Mar 27 3:57 PM US/Eastern
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By AMIR SHAH
Associated Press Writer
KABUL, Afghanistan
An Afghan man who faced the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity has appealed for asylum in another country, the United Nations said Monday after hundreds of Muslims marched against a court's decision to dismiss his case.
Afghan officials did not say whether Abdul Rahman had been released after the case against him was dismissed Sunday, but the U.N. statement came amid unconfirmed reports that he was being freed.
"We do understand that he will be released," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in Washington. "We're pleased by that."
Earlier Monday, hundreds of clerics, students and others chanting "Death to Christians!" marched through the northern city of Mazar-i- Sharif to protest the court's decision to toss out the case.
Several Muslim clerics have threatened to incite Afghans to kill Rahman if he is freed, saying that he is clearly guilty of apostasy and deserves to die.
"Mr. Rahman has asked for asylum outside Afghanistan," U.N. spokesman Adrian Edwards said. "We expect this will be provided by one of the countries interested in a peaceful solution to this case."
For the rest of the article....
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/03/27/D8GK53HO0.html
I am quoting two things from this article, that just sicken my spirit!
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Deputy Attorney General Mohammed Eshak Aloko told The Associated Press that he may be sent overseas for psychological treatment if a medical examination that started Monday concludes that he is insane.
"Three Afghan doctors have worked on him today," Aloko said. "Sometimes he appears normal but at other times he looks very strange. His body twitches all the time."
He did not say when the evaluation would be completed.
"We will consider sending him for treatment outside the country if he needs it," Aloko said.
"Three Afghan doctors have worked on him today," Aloko said. "Sometimes he appears normal but at other times he looks very strange. His body twitches all the time."
He did not say when the evaluation would be completed.
"We will consider sending him for treatment outside the country if he needs it," Aloko said.
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No country has offered asylum to Rahman, said another official familiar with the case who also declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue.
OH! how we need to be praying!
Last Updated: Tuesday, 28 March 2006, 21:48 GMT 22:48 UK
Italy mulls Afghan convert asylum
Abdul Rahman converted to Christianity 16 years ago
Italy says it is considering granting asylum to an Afghan man who has been freed after facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity.
Abdul Rahman, 41, was released from jail late on Monday after the charges against him were dropped in a case that sparked an international outcry.
He is reportedly being held at a secret location for fear of more protests in Afghanistan demanding his execution.
Italy's cabinet is due to discuss granting him asylum on Wednesday.
The country is considering his case because "Italy has been among the first countries to come out in support of ... Abdul Rahman," a foreign ministry statement said.
Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Gianfranco Fini and the deputy prime minister would ask the cabinet "to allow him to be hospitalised in Italy".
The Italian ambassador in Kabul had told Mr Fini of Mr Rahman's request "to the international community for asylum," the statement went on.
Ambiguities in constitution
Abdul Rahman was released from Kabul's main high security Pul-e-Charki prison late on Monday, having been arrested two weeks ago.
He had been charged with rejecting Islam but his case was dismissed after he was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial.
Since he's sick, they've released him... It's the right thing
Relative of Abdul Rahman
Several hundred people in Afghanistan protested on Monday against the case's dismissal.
The case has highlighted ambiguities in Afghanistan's constitution over the interpretation of religious issues.
It sparked Western criticism, with the US, Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy and Sweden among those demanding Afghanistan respect international laws on freedom of religion and human rights.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4855220.stm
Italy mulls Afghan convert asylum
Abdul Rahman converted to Christianity 16 years ago
Italy says it is considering granting asylum to an Afghan man who has been freed after facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity.
Abdul Rahman, 41, was released from jail late on Monday after the charges against him were dropped in a case that sparked an international outcry.
He is reportedly being held at a secret location for fear of more protests in Afghanistan demanding his execution.
Italy's cabinet is due to discuss granting him asylum on Wednesday.
The country is considering his case because "Italy has been among the first countries to come out in support of ... Abdul Rahman," a foreign ministry statement said.
Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Gianfranco Fini and the deputy prime minister would ask the cabinet "to allow him to be hospitalised in Italy".
The Italian ambassador in Kabul had told Mr Fini of Mr Rahman's request "to the international community for asylum," the statement went on.
Ambiguities in constitution
Abdul Rahman was released from Kabul's main high security Pul-e-Charki prison late on Monday, having been arrested two weeks ago.
He had been charged with rejecting Islam but his case was dismissed after he was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial.
Since he's sick, they've released him... It's the right thing
Relative of Abdul Rahman
Several hundred people in Afghanistan protested on Monday against the case's dismissal.
The case has highlighted ambiguities in Afghanistan's constitution over the interpretation of religious issues.
It sparked Western criticism, with the US, Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy and Sweden among those demanding Afghanistan respect international laws on freedom of religion and human rights.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4855220.stm
I have a really bad feeling in my gut on this!! I don't know why, I just do...
so I am praying hard!
so I am praying hard!
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