In September, a Christian aid worker was beheaded for
converting from Islam to Christianity, among other charges, according to an
eyewitness. Muslim extremists from the al Shabab group fighting the
transitional government in
An eye witness said extremists gathered villagers telling
them that they would prepare a feast for them. Five masked men emerged,
carrying guns, wielding Somali swords and dragging the handcuffed Mohammed. One
recited the Quran as he proclaimed that Mohammed was a "murtid," an
Arabic term for one who converts from Islam to Christianity. Mohammed remained
calm with an expressionless face, never uttering a word, the eyewitness
reported. Pray Mohammed’s family will be comforted. Ask God to protect and
encourage believers in
