Remember, Sayed Mussa, the Christian imprisoned in Afghanistan? They let him out! Praise God. The best part is that I found out from my congressman. Here's the email he sent.
Thank you for contacting me with your concerns with Sayed Mussa's imprisonment in Afghanistan. I appreciate hearing from you.
Afghanistan's Constitution, established in 2004, guarantees that people are "free to exercise their faith." But it also leaves it open for the courts to rely on Shariah, or Islamic law, on issues like conversion. Under some interpretations of Shariah, leaving Islam is considered apostasy, an offense punishable by death. Sayed Mussa was jailed in Kabul last year for converting from Islam to Christianity. As you may have heard, due to international pressure, Mr. Mussa was released from prison and has reportedly left Afghanistan.
Through the U.S. Embassy and Department of State, the United States has consistently promoted human rights with Afghanistan, including educating the Afghan government on the issue of religious freedom. I have serious concerns with the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and hope that the United States will continue to do all it can to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
Thank you again for sharing your concerns with me.
Sincerely,
Bill Huizenga
Member of Congress
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