1.  Who is Justus Reid Weiner?  What types of human rights abuses does Mr. Weiner say that Palestinian Christians experience as a result of their faith?  What specific accusations does he describe as being made against these Christians?

2.  How are the claims in Mr. Weiner's book contradicted by Palestinian Muslims and Christians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip?  How does Mr. Weiner account for their denials? 

3.  Who was Ahmad El-Ashwal?  List the ways that he was persecuted when he left Islam to become a Christian.  Why do you think Mr. Weiner could not find any news report about Mr. El-Ashwal's death?

4.  What is Shari'a?  How does Islam view conversion?  Be specific.  If Shari'a is passed in the Palestinian Authority, how will people be denied religious freedom? 

5.  For how many years did Mr. Weiner conduct research and interviews with converts and Christians for his book?

6.  What is the most likely reason that a Muslim would convert to Christianity?  Why are Palestinian Christians disappointed with their church leaders?  What do you think of the leaders' silence?  Explain your answers.

7.  Before reading this article, what did you know about Palestinian Christians?  What did you know about any Muslims who converted to Christianity?  Do you think that the media covers these stories adequately?  Explain your answer.