“>He also suggested that parts of the Quran, such as the story of Noah's Ark, might not be literally true and criticised practices including the marriage of young girls in some Muslim societies.
Three years in prison for suggesting that the story of Noah's Ark may not be literally true? It does seem a little harsh.
Islam is Algeria's religion of state. The law imposes a fine or prison sentence on "anyone who offends the Prophet or denigrates the dogmatic precepts of Islam, whether it be by writings, drawings, a statement or another means".
"Dogmatic precepts" is about right.
Speaking to AFP news agency after being released on bail, Mr Djabelkhir said: "The fight for freedom of conscience is non-negotiable. It is a fight which must continue."…
He recently told AFP that "the traditional readings [of the Quran] no longer meet the expectations, needs and questions of modern man".
A brave man.
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