Rational Thoughts in an Irrational World: Excuse me?

Excuse me?

As I was trawling through today's newspaper, I saw this article here - The Australian

'KABUL: An Afghan man could be sentenced to death after being charged with converting from Islam to Christianity, a crime under Afghanistan's sharia law.'

Look, I understand that the people and therefore the government and legal system of Afghanistan was empowered to choose their own directions after the liberation of the country from the Taliban in 2001-2, but this matter should be acted upon, either by the US, the EU taskforce in the country, indeed, just about anyone with clout in the country. Why? Because condemning men and women to death for their beliefs was one of the hallmarks of the Taliban regime, and one of the (smaller) reasons why the US and allies felt justified in regime change to begin with. And now we have exactly the same thing going on, even if it is on a lesser scale. Principal dictates action, and swift action, even if it puts pressure on new allies.

Otherwise we may as well just have said to the Taliban 'Look guys, if you clean up your act on the sides, cut a bit back on the random shootings and lynchings, and just moderate the fanaticism slightly, it will all be fine.' Because that is what we will end up with - a slightly cleaner, more PR friendly version of the Taliban.

And just as a thought or two - if the punishment and possible execution of infidels is allowed or even demanded under Sharia law, what does it tell us about those who wish or are already acting to have Sharia law enacted in other societies (*cough*Canada*cough*) as well? What does it tell us about those who wish to see it enacted in Australia?

Oh, and Hi. I'm one of the new co-bloggers, so expect to see a bit more of me. Unlucky you, I know.

Stuart Lord