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| Apostate from Islam gets Canadian asylum |
| 2007-01-10 |
| Also available here. "Can't you live as a secular Muslim in Pakistan?" "I agree with the first part, the secular part, but I don't agree with the second. I don't want to behave like, and live as, a non-practicing Muslim or a secular Muslim when I'm not a Muslim!" That was by far my most animated and passionate response. Then, it came time for the two sides to summarize their views. The RPO [refugee protection officer] provided a mixed and lengthy conclusion. It wasn't completely negative nor positive. My lawyer, however, provided a most concise and brilliant summary. He mentioned the recent history of Pakistan and Daniel Pearl. He said that, "Why can't he ask for protection from the Pakistani government? How can he when the state itself criminalizes his views!? Look at Ordinance 295." He went on to provide numerous examples from human rights reports... Eventually the RPO became convinced that the applicant was sincere in his fear of repatriation based on his apostasy. |
| Posted by:mhw |
| #5 They're not all converting to Christianity, Anonymoose, but you've hit the nail on the head. In Rantburg terminology, Allan is his own worst enemy. |
| Posted by: Apostate 2007-01-10 17:59 |
| #4 Grunter knows that Rob. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-01-10 14:13 |
| #3 Um, Grunter, he's in Canada. |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2007-01-10 13:53 |
| #2 This points out why millions of Muslims are converting to Christianity. They are so revolted by Islam that they aren't even willing to just not practice it or become secular. They want completely out and nothing more to do with it. Such revulsion is almost physical, the idea of Islam making them sick to their stomachs. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-01-10 13:27 |
| #1 Bad move: he renounces Islam, then moves to a Moslem country. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2007-01-10 13:09 |