They don't mean [1] this, either -- for that they might have a case. Islamic Tolerance Alert: "Algerian Christian converts fined," from the [2] BBC, June 3 (thanks to all who sent this in):

Four Algerian Christians have been given suspended jail terms and fines for worshipping illegally.

The case has provoked accusations in the West of religious repression in the largely Muslim country of 33 million - a charge the government denies.

But Christian groups point to the ordered closures of some churches.

The state-appointed Higher Islamic Council said Protestant evangelicals are secretly trying to divide Algerians to colonise the country.

One man, a computer technician, received a six-month suspended jail sentence and a fine of $3,150.

Three others got lighter penalties, two-month suspended jail terms and half the fine.

The four men admitted they had converted to Christianity but rejected the charge against them - that they were holding an illegal religious ceremony when they were arrested.

Some reports also suggest the men were accused of attempting to convert other Algerians to Christianity....

A 2006 law forbids non-Muslims from trying to convert Muslims...