Disgraceful

[sir.prize]

We, amongst others, send huge amounts of cash aid to Pakistan, supposedly for educational needs. We then read of this kind of 'law' - an 11-year-old disabled Christian girl could face the death penalty . . .
It is very difficult not to become abuse when one reads of such a society which has such barbarian beliefs and laws.

And of course, our Dandy Boys in the coalition, just keep pumping more and more money into their laps. Disgraceful.

[NOX]

it should be pointed out that on Monday, the All Pakistan Ulema Council, an umbrella organization of Muslim clerics, held a news conference together with the Pakistan Interfaith League and called for an investigation into whether the girl was wrongly accused and what role religious extremism played.
These people are Muslims living in Pakistan who are trying to moderate extremism and calm the situation, not every Muslim is a bloodthirsty maniac baying for death.

[naomi24]

^^That has been mentioned in R&S, and in its way it’s commendable. However, rather than query whether or not the girl has been wrongly accused, it would be more useful if this group had questioned the fundamental law. The girl’s condition aside, perhaps they should be asking if a blasphemy law that applies to Muslims should also apply to a Christian – or to anyone else - to whom the Koran means absolutely nothing?

Canary, //The question is, would such behaviour become more, or less, likely if education is discontinued.//

It depends what’s being taught. If it is that any criticism of Islam is unacceptable – which is what is being taught -- I don’t think we should be paying for it. These people have to understand that the rest of the world doesn’t necessarily think as they do – and should not be obliged to pretend they do for fear of their lives.