"The recurring violations of liberties [in Algeria] have lately reached an intolerable level. The most recent of these is the witchcraft trial that took place on the stage of the courthouse in Tiaret. The victim, a 37-year-old woman, is in danger of being sentenced to three years' imprisonment for the crime of Christianity."
This is typical of the persecution of Christians in Africa. Actually, this woman is getting off easy as Christians and animists are just hunted down and slaughtered elsewhere on the Continent, particularly the Sudan. Full story here.
H/T: MEMRI
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Actions of the Government have caused fear and panic among its citizens.
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Sounds to me like yet another textbook case of why government should stay out of religion and religion should stay out of government.
- "But you boys from Africa are used to that" Mongo
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