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Wednesday, March 22, 2006
East Turkestan calls for an end to trials against Christians in Afghanistan
As word of the trial of Abdul Rahman for converting from Islam to Christianity circles the blogosphere (inclding the Shotgun and SDA), a lot of people are, once again, beginning to wonder about Islam.
Those who are frequent visitors to this blog know what's coming.
For years now, I have tried to bring more attention to the oppressed people of Communist-occupied East Turkestan, who have suffered nearly six decades of persecution while Osama bin Laden, the Iranian mullahcracy, the Assad family, etc., ignore them.
Now, via their Government in exile, the East Turkestani people have become the first predominantly Muslim nation to come to the defense of Afghan Christians.
The link to the following press release is here:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006
The people of East Turkistan have suffered open-air nuclear tests, razed mosques, the killing of political prisoners, and mass cultural extermination. As part of this attempt to wipe out East Turkistani culture, its religions have been bastardized by the Chinese Communist Party. Churches and mosques have been attacked, and believers of Christianity and Islam have been persecuted.
This is why we must ask Afghanistan to end its persecution of Christians, especially, Mr. Abdul Rahman.
Under the Constitution of East Turkistan, Christians have a right to practice their faith unfettered by government interference. Had Mr. Rahman converted to Christianity in an independent East Turkistan, he would not be suffering the burden of a trial and possible execution, for he truly committed no crime.
The East Turkistan Government in exile hereby asks Afghanistan to end its persecution of Mr. Rahman and re-examine its commitment to "Islamic law." As a fellow Central Asia nation where the majority follows Islam, we wish to remind our Afghan friends that true religious faith comes from personal enlightenment, not fearful submission to earthly governments. A government that claims to speak for God is usually arrogant enough to ignore God. The East Turkistan Government in exile is too humble for that.
The East Turkistan Government in Exile seeks to tell the world about East Turkistan and to raise the cause of freedom and independence by, among other things, providing information to U.S. government officials and policy-makers, developing contacts with the press, fostering alliances with like-minded groups and individuals, and sharing the culture of East Turkistanis with all who may enjoy it.
For more information:
Mr. Turani, East Turkistan Government in Exile: (571) 344-3886
Cross-posted to the China e-Lobby
Posted by D.J. McGuire on March 22, 2006 in International Affairs, Religion | Permalink
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Comments
...like a cancer, if the Muslim people don't stop their own extremists, it will spread into every sector of their belief system.
North American Mosques, if not already, will become the newest recruiting point for these Islamofacists.
Which begs the question to be asked, how do we cut off the infected limb?
Posted by: tomax | 2006-03-22 2:50:50 PM
Mohammet would love these 'extremists' and call them REAl Muslims.
These 'extremists' will be a big part of Islam for as long as Mohammet is the only prophet and the Koran is Islam's 'How to be a good Muslim' book.
Posted by: Speller | 2006-03-22 3:13:43 PM
Unfortunately tomax the majority of mosques and madrassas (religious schools although my spelling may not be correct) have been taken over by the Islamists. A good many of them are funded by Saudi Arabia no less. A wise course of action would be for the national security people to monitor them.
Posted by: Alain | 2006-03-23 12:59:50 AM
Government in exile?
If anyone is interested the area code for this government in exile is in northern Virginia. It's probably in their best interest to support the rights of Christians.
Posted by: dan | 2006-03-23 10:15:46 AM
Dan,
Your rank cynicism pains me.
Posted by: China e-Lobby | 2006-03-23 1:09:31 PM
lobby: I actually agree with your cause. I just like to know who I'm walking into the alley with.
Posted by: dan | 2006-03-23 1:21:38 PM
Dan,
Then allow me to put you at ease. I know a number of folks in the ETGIE (including the PM). They are good and honest people.
Posted by: China e-Lobby | 2006-03-26 1:04:58 AM
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