To: A. Pole
The Syrian constitution of 1973 requires that the president be Muslim but does not make Islam the state religion. Islamic jurisprudence, however, is required to be the main source of legislation. http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/world/syria.htm
22 posted on
10/25/2005 10:10:26 AM PDT by
Do not dub me shapka broham
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To: Do not dub me shapka broham
The Syrian constitution of 1973 requires that the president be Muslim but does not make Islam the state religion. How many churches are open in Syria? How many in Saudi Arabia? How women are treated in Syria and how in Saudi Arabia?
23 posted on
10/25/2005 10:20:06 AM PDT by
A. Pole
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