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Sharia law

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1. At 07:41 PM on 07 Feb 2008, Michael leach wrote:

   "Sharia law in UK-unavoidable"

   Interesting interview with a somewhat misleading headline. The Archbishop appears to be saying simply that the views of the different faith communities need taking into account when enacting new laws. I would agree that this seems eminently sensible as our laws are meant to represent the views of the people……and many of us, do indeed, hold religious viewpoints. The law shouldn’t simply become the playground of the secularist bully.

2. At 09:47 PM on 07 Feb 2008, Mickey wrote:

   What a wonderful phrase "secularist bully"
   Coming from anyone who chooses to base their belief system and presumably life choices on a book of folk lore ( of whatever shade as they are all as bad and loaded as each other ) i find that a little rich.
   Religion, in its many and varied forms, has been the under pinning of almost every meglomaniac and butcher throughout history.
   I have no problem whatsoever with you all praising your various "one true gods " just don't try and rule my life with laws designed to prop up your superstitions.
   Sharia, or any religious based court, has no place in Modern Britain, if any want to be subject to this system then i believe Iran or Saudi Arabia with their enlightened regimes govern by it so maybe go to one of those countries.
   The Law of the Land should , indeed must, be applied equally to all and IMO there should be no place for Religious caviats.

3. At 07:17 AM on 08 Feb 2008, John Potsey wrote:

   To put it very simply

   Our laws have developed over the centuries
   many have given their lives in wars to preserve
   our way off life & customs

   Who in his right mind would put forward this suggestion about a set of laws that promotes the killing of rape victims even children as young as seven

   Maybe he should retire on medical grounds as he is for surey loosing his marbles if he genuinely believes what he saying

4. At 08:57 AM on 08 Feb 2008, Zarina Kapasi wrote:

   As a Muslim who was born and brought up in Britain - I say absolutely under no circumstances should Sharia Law be allowed in Britain.

   Over the past few years, post 9/11 and 7/7 moderate Muslims like myself have had to work so hard to change peoples perceptions that all Muslims are against the western world and that we all want a full Islamic state - this is simply not the case. This is just another way of creating more barriers within our already divided society.

   Sharia Law is a law in which women are treated like third class citizens - where a woman who is married to an abusive husband cannot divorce him unless three imams of the sharia court agree. This is a law in which it is perfectly legitimate for a man to be in a polygamous relationship and marry more then one woman yet if a woman is found to be having an affair she is liable to be stoned to death. It is totally unequal and if people which to abide by these laws, which by the way are not in the Quran - which is another misconception, then they are free to go and live in countries that use these laws as statute.

   It really annoys me when people have a blatant disregard for the country in which they live, we live in Britain where we have laws that are passed by parliament and those laws are the ones that should be followed!

5. At 09:10 AM on 08 Feb 2008, shaun wrote:

   "Sharia law in UK-unavoidable"

   this is ridiculous..the sharia courts may start by just dealing with harmless matters but it would be the beginning of something far bigger.

   islamists the world over would see this as proof that their policies of violence are working..and that allah is indeed helping them spread their message..it would give their cause huge momentum.

   one more thing...whats to stop me creating my own religion and making some new laws to suit my lifetyle?

   if the archbishop idea gets of the ground where will it end..any group..scientologists etc..could also claim these rights....

   there is one law for all..otherwise we will have chaos.

   
   

6. At 09:36 AM on 08 Feb 2008, Sonia wrote:

   Being muslim myself, i think that it would not be fair if sharia law was imposed in this country as we live in a British country. Our ancestors came here and we should be greatful for the English people for giving us the opportunities we have today. I totally agree with those who believe it shouldn't be imposed as when we visit other nations, we are expected to abide by their respective laws. People who are pro sharia laws need to have more respect for the English values and laws that we have chosen to abide bt in coming to this country.

7. At 10:13 AM on 08 Feb 2008, wrote:

   It was reported in the Telegraph and brought up by a member in the audience in Question Time last night, that the four wives of a man will each be allowed benefits, which is the state recognising that it is OK for a man to have four wives ,whereas it is the law of this land to only have one wife.
   So there is already one law for one and a different law for the rest of us!!

8. At 11:01 AM on 08 Feb 2008, Pete Webb wrote:

   As a person who has not been programmed into believing in a god of any sort, the thought of people of any religion having an input into the laws of this country horrifies me.
   I have no problem with people worshipping anything they like but I do not like to see young people being programmed, let them make up their own minds about religion based on fact not myth.
   It is taking a long time to convince some people that evolution is taking place so I guess it will take a very long time before we can be free from the threat of burning in hell if we don't do as we are told.
   

9. At 03:53 PM on 08 Feb 2008, wrote:

   Could it be possible (in the most cynical way) that he is starting the row in order to bring to the countries attention the desire of many muslims to disregard the UK laws as they feel it is inferior to their God given law?
   But doing it in a way to make it seem concern on his part?
   Very cynical but perhaps he feels like a lot of us that muslims in this country have pushed the rules far enough and their are many muslim countries they can live in if they want to live by these laws.
   

10. At 07:54 AM on 09 Feb 2008, wrote:

    The backlash against Dr. Rowan Williams was caused by a build-up of frustration within the British people after years of seeming to be totally ignored in all matters regarding Immigration. Most of this was caused by the Government and PC groups, who seemed to ride rough-shod over, and totally ignored the Majority.
    It seemed that Immigrants were far more important and were constantly given priority, while ignoring the many years of service and Taxes, that the Indiginous People have given.

    Added to this were unfettered Immigration, Terror-attacks, Hate-preaching Imams and Mobs, unlisted Immigrants 'lost' in the system, Illegal-Immigration and over-stretched Social-services etc.

    We really should consider Referendums/Polls on Social issues that affect the Majority - before we instigate major changes to their lives on such a large scale.
    To wait for a General-Election in order to voice their views - is too late...