A: It's not the matter of Abdul Rahman or someone else?
It's the right of every human being to choose. Weather
we want to call it conversion or change... it's the
right of that very individual to choose and to choose
thier faith. Yes, Abdul Rahman has the right, every
right, to believe. That's the promise of Afghanistan to
the world, isn't it?
Afghan Consitiution, Chapter One, Article Seven
says: "The
State shall observe Charter of the United Nations,
International Treaties, International Conventions that
Afghanistan is a part to, and the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights."
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: United
Nations Article 18:
"Everyone has the right to a freedom of thought,
conscience and religion; this right includes FREEDOM TO
CHANGE HIS RELIGION OR BELIEF, and freedom, either alone
or in community with others and in public or private, to
manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice,
worship and observance."
so, let's see who stands with his promise?
Answer to Question 2: No, I don't know about the number
of Afghan Christians in and out of Afghanistan. It
dosen't really matter to me. I don't see the numbers and
digits. But I do know that GOD is working in this land.
We have suffered a lot under the common belief practiced
in our land. Do I think that all Christians in
Afghanistan should be punished to death? No, I don't
think so. I think the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights of United Nations, Article 18 stand for even one
individual. It can stand for Abdul Rahman as one
believer in Christ and as a community of Afghan
believers around the globe.
Answer to Question 3: Yeah, I do have internet facility
and I do check on the websites. I think they are cool
and it can be better.
Answer to Question 4: Afghan Church is in emerging
stages. Sooner or later, it goes public (just like Abdul
Rahman's case)
How: Violent Event, just like the history of the church.
When: SOON! It started way back, it's getting into the
media now and you can't really stop it here.
Persectution, top down the government - bottom up
family.
If you give people the right to choose, then we can talk
about the openness of people. For now - I don't know.
Answer to Question 5: I had question about the
constitution from day one. It's not back and white. It
conterdicts within itself.
In Afghan Constitution:
Chapter One, Article Two declares:
"Follower of other
religions are free to exercise their faith and perform
their religious rites within the limits of the
provisions of law."
And what the Law based on? Sharia!
But just lines down the page it talks about Universal
Declaration of Human Right:
Chapter One, Article Seven declares:
"The State shall
observe Charter of the United Nations, International
Treaties, International Conventions that Afghanistan is
a part to, and the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights."
And what is UDHR?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: United
Nations Article 18:
"Everyone has the right to a freedom of thought,
conscience and religion; this right includes FREEDOM TO
CHANGE HIS RELIGION OR BELIEF, and freedom, either alone
or in community with others and in public or private, to
manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice,
worship and observance."
GO and figure out this now! Somebody has to slove a
matter here?!
Bottom Line: It was questionable from day one.
Answer to Question 6: Yeah I do.
Answer to Question 7: I would rather read the GOOD News
than Injil! (just kidding) Oh my, everyone should be
allowed to read and hear the good news! Oh that these
poeple who sufffered an enormouse pain - needs to hear
the GOOD NEWS which brings healing and forgivness.
Hey, I do have some questions to ask?
- Will donor nations require support of the UDHR for
Afghans, as a condition for future funding?
- Will the Afghan GOvernment offer its own citizens
the same right and freedom recognized throughout the
free world?
- Afghans have fought hard for their freedom and now
deserve a representative government that ensures tha
same rights as other citizens of the International
Community?
- Will President Karzai stand up for the rights of all
Afghan?
- Will the UN demand rights for all Afghans?
- After 25 years of conflict will Afghans finally be
granted real freedom?
- Will NATO forces speak to this form of security?
- Pakistan (which Afghans claim to be the worst)
honors religious freedom?
- Will donor nations take stand for Afghan rights?
- Will Afghans be treated the same way in their own
country as they were in countries they fled to during
the conflict?
- After citizen of donor nations gave tax money to
help rebuild Afghanistan, will they now demand freedom
for Afghans?
- If Afghanistan wants to join the community of
nations it must abide by international norms?
AfghanTimes.com ((Caleb
of Kabul))
