Mood hardens against Afghan convert

As the government of Afghanistan struggles with increasing international pressure from both western countries and religious groups, and their own constitution based on Islamic Sharia law, the people of Afghanistan say: "Put him to Death"

By Sanjoy Majumder
BBC News, Kabul

"Who is America to tell us what to do? If Karzai listens to them there will be jihad (holy war)." says Mohammed Qadir a Kabul resident.

Just a couple of the many comments from these peaceful, tolerant, and kind people published by the BBC today.

"The Prophet Muhammad has said several times that those who convert from Islam should be killed if they refuse to come back," says Ansarullah Mawlafizada, the trial judge.

"Islam is a religion of peace, tolerance, kindness and integrity. That is why we have told him if he regrets what he did, then we will forgive him," he told the BBC News website.

"According to Islamic law he should be sentenced to death because God has clearly stated that Christianity is forbidden in our land," says Mohammed Qadir, another worshipper.

"The courts should punish him and he should be put to death."

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Michelle Malkin has been leading the pack on this story.

Robert at Jihad Watch has more.