If all the parties concerned are consenting, and it doesn’t violate English law. There’s nothing to stop a group of people following whichever micky-mouse code they choose to submit themselves to.
I think the issue is if it’s made official and legally binding were it becomes a problem, frankly, I can’t see that happening, despite Beardy’s recent comments....
Filed under, “see how much better you’ll feel under our heel”
Sharia cannot supersede statutory law in a Democracy. So, the application of force to carry out judgments must be reserved to civil authorities.
And, I’ll oppose Islamicisation of society generally.
However, arbitration by mutually acceptable arbitrators is a feature of many social and economic relationships.
Insofar as they do not usurp civil authority, do not use force to carry out judgments, and any party may refer the matter to civil courts at their discretion, I don’t have a problem with that.
Reducing the burden on civil courts through that sort of arbitration should remain legal.
As soon as a Sharia court steps over a civil law bright line, the courts members themselves should be convicted and imprisoned.
If everyone can keep their feet on the right side of the lines, this could work out.
And, before I’m accused of Islamophilia, I’ll state that I’m a MEMRI contributor, AIPAC member, etc. I’m highly referenceable as opposed to Islamofascism.
If the position above can be shown to be wrong, please show me.
< donning flame retardant suit>
Very interesting. Very clever. Legal jihad.
In Ontario, Canada even such a mild eager to please Premier Dalton McGuinty, has (so far and touch wood) declared no sharia law. The price has been heavy. This seems to eliminate Jewish separate judicial hearings.
I understand to my consternation sharia law may have got to Texas. I just Googled it.
Ah, my ten pin bowling league starts shortly. Back at 1pm PST.
UK already has Sharia courts.
What’s the uproar about?
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My post #16 mentioned an old saying "A foot in the door". What ever is conceded to the Islamic presence, has never for one minute simply ended there. When that is allowed and this is allowed, it just does not stop.
The English hospital that is now forced to have staff, turn Islamic patients beds five times a day, seems to prove that. They are laughing (if they laugh) up their sleeves at all of us.
In Islamic countries, try even tippling a few adult beverages etc. Maybe make the sign of the cross, though this I have no idea of. I hope my feeling of depression will easily evaporate.
PS. I bowled lousy but my team won. (Laughs)