News that Abdul Rahman has been released from prison is excellent. His case has been dismissed and it looks like he will be kept safe from the radicals who would like to see him dead. Italy has reportedly offered him asylum, so that his long term safety is assured.
The heavy international pressure worked to save Mr. Rahman. Unfortunately there will certainly be a strong temptation for world leaders to declare victory and move on. BUT Mr Rahman was saved by a legal technicality. Afghanistan remains a country where it's illegal to convert from Islam, in effect the 30 million people living in Afghanistan have absolutely no choice, but to conform or face the dire consequences. Considering that our soldiers have fought to liberate Afghanistan, we have a duty to demand that Afghani's have the basic freedom to choose their own religion.
Christians face persecution around the world. Hopefully this case will raise awareness and encourage world leaders to continue to defend religious freedom.
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