The latest on the Brian O’Connor affair, revealing the state of Islamic tolerance within the Kingdom. From IANS, with thanks to Ali Dashti:
NEW DELHI: A leading Christian organisation Wednesday appealed to Saudi Arabia to show mercy to an Indian Christian convicted of “spreading Christianity” in the Islamic kingdom.
Brian O’Connor of Karnataka was arrested in Saudi Arabia in March on charges of spreading Christianity. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison and 300 lashes, the All India Catholic Union (AICU) said.