Islamic tolerance

In the UK we are told that we must be tolerant of Islamic sensibilities during Ramadan and in matters of dress and advertising in Muslim areas. So one would have thought that the 'Religion of Peace' would show similar tolerance to non-Muslims in Muslim countries. Of cours this is not the case:

'Two Algerian Christians were tried on Tuesday for breaking Ramadan fasting rules, with hundreds of people protesting outside the courtroom against judicial authorities.

Hocine Hocini and Salem Fellak were arrested on August 13 on the building site where they worked in the northern region of Kabylie after they were spotted eating lunch, which they admit to doing but insist happened in a discreet place.

Muslims are not allowed to eat during daylight hours during the Ramadan holy month, and in Algeria breaking the fast can be punished with three months in jail.

"I am optimistic," Hocini, who is a Protestant, said as he left the courtroom in Ain el Hammam after the hearing.

The verdict is due on October 5.

"We are innocent, and we haven't done any harm to anyone," he said. "We are Christians and we have not eaten in a public place," he said.

Hundreds of people supporting the two accused gathered outside the court and shouted slogans against the judiciary....'

So the rule seems to be that non-Muslims in a Muslim country are compelled to observe Islamic rules but non-Muslims in a non-Muslim country should give Muslims special privileges and accommodate their practices. Whilst there is never any concession or gesture of goodwill from the Muslim side, that all is that is demanded of the non-Muslim country.

I presume the BBC will be cobering this trial any day now...



Thanks to Jihad Watch for the spot.