Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Abdul Rahman: A Man for all Seasons?
Rahman is an Afghan citizen who faces the death penalty under Sharia law for converting to Christianity. In the words of Tony Blair today:

"This is not a clash between civilizations, it is a clash about
civilization, 'We' is not the West. 'We' are as much Muslim as Christian or Jew or Hindu. 'We' are those who believe in religious tolerance, openness to others, to democracy, liberty and human rights administered by secular courts,"

UPDATE: The case against Rahman has been dismissed.