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Barack Obama adviser says Sharia Law is misunderstood
Telegraph.co.uk ^ | October 8, 2009 | Andrew Gilligan and Alex Spillius

Posted on 10/09/2009 3:27:04 AM PDT by Man50D

President Barack Obama's adviser on Muslim affairs, Dalia Mogahed, has provoked controversy by appearing on a British television show hosted by a member of an extremist group to talk about Sharia Law.

Miss Mogahed, appointed to the President's Council on Faith-Based and Neighbourhood Partnerships, said the Western view of Sharia was "oversimplified" and the majority of women around the world associate it with "gender justice".

The White House adviser made the remarks on a London-based TV discussion programme hosted by Ibtihal Bsis, a member of the extremist Hizb ut Tahrir party.

The group believes in the non-violent destruction of Western democracy and the creation of an Islamic state under Sharia Law across the world.

Miss Mogahed appeared alongside Hizb ut Tahrir's national women's officer, Nazreen Nawaz.

During the 45-minute discussion, on the Islam Channel programme Muslimah Dilemma earlier this week, the two members of the group made repeated attacks on secular "man-made law" and the West's "lethal cocktail of liberty and capitalism".

They called for Sharia Law to be "the source of legislation" and said that women should not be "permitted to hold a position of leadership in government".

Miss Mogahed made no challenge to these demands and said that "promiscuity" and the "breakdown of traditional values" were what Muslims admired least about the West.

She said: "I think the reason so many women support Sharia is because they have a very different understanding of sharia than the common perception in Western media.

"The majority of women around the world associate gender justice, or justice for women, with sharia compliance.

"The portrayal of Sharia has been oversimplified in many cases."

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The group believes in the non-violent destruction of Western democracy and the creation of an Islamic state under Sharia Law across the world.

There is nothing non violent about Islam. It is a violent political ideology based on its own set of laws of which religion is one component and is used to impose on non muslim societies.
1 posted on 10/09/2009 3:27:04 AM PDT by Man50D
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To: Man50D

unfreakinbelievable!


2 posted on 10/09/2009 3:28:24 AM PDT by tobyhill (The Communist has arrived)
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To: Man50D

Another nut.


3 posted on 10/09/2009 3:29:03 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: Man50D
Sharia Law does not respect women.


4 posted on 10/09/2009 3:32:54 AM PDT by Prole (Please pray for the families of Chris and Channon. May God always watch over them.)
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To: Man50D

Is there really any doubt as to Hussein being a Muslim? Has the man gone to a Christian church even once since being president?


5 posted on 10/09/2009 3:33:02 AM PDT by GnL
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Miss Mogahed, appointed to the President's Council on Faith-Based and Neighbourhood Partnerships, said the Western view of Sharia was "oversimplified" and the majority of women around the world associate it with "gender justice".

Very misunderstood. Most women aren't even killed. Really, most women enjoy being treated worse than dogs once they know they will be killed if they don't.

6 posted on 10/09/2009 3:35:33 AM PDT by Always Right
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big>Barack Obama adviser says Sharia Law is misunderstood





7 posted on 10/09/2009 3:36:41 AM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: Man50D

Just another reason why BHO got a Nobel Peace Prize. Anyone who can rationalize away Sharia Law as misunderstood is a political genius.


8 posted on 10/09/2009 3:37:03 AM PDT by Always Right
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To: SkyPilot

bttt


9 posted on 10/09/2009 3:38:46 AM PDT by x_plus_one (In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell)
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To: Prole
I was going to post that exact same thing! Here's a linky: Behind the Veil

The crew also acquired secretly-filmed footage of a public execution in a football stadium financed by the West.

The footage shows a veiled woman dragged to the centre of the pitch, and forced to kneel facing the goal posts.

She is shot dead to the cheers of the watching crowds.

The video is on YouTube, but I don't have the link.

prisoner6

10 posted on 10/09/2009 3:49:56 AM PDT by prisoner6 (ACORN is nuts!)
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To: Always Right

“Anyone who can rationalize away Sharia Law as misunderstood is a political genius.”

I’d say they were a delusional fool.


11 posted on 10/09/2009 3:55:58 AM PDT by RU88 (Bow to no man)
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They can take their Sharia Law and get the hell outa here!


12 posted on 10/09/2009 4:03:52 AM PDT by DooDahhhh (AMEN)
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To: Man50D

I expect that if someone wants to make a real public issue of this here in the States, Dalia Mogahed will quickly find herself standing in the unemployment line.


13 posted on 10/09/2009 4:13:35 AM PDT by Kolokotronis (Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated!)
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To: Kolokotronis

“...my Muslim faith...”


14 posted on 10/09/2009 4:15:22 AM PDT by expatguy (Support "An American Expat in Southeast Asia" - DONATE)
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To: Man50D

This is downright frightening.


15 posted on 10/09/2009 4:15:48 AM PDT by mombyprofession
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To: mombyprofession

Oh shiite, here it comes.


16 posted on 10/09/2009 4:21:21 AM PDT by Texas resident ( It's us against them. And we're on our own.)
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To: Man50D
Miss Mogahed, appointed to the President's Council on Faith-Based and Neighbourhood Partnerships, said the Western view of Sharia was "oversimplified" and the majority of women around the world associate it with "gender justice".

Completely Orwellian.

War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignornace is Strength, forcing women into polygamous marriage and the burka is "gender justice."

17 posted on 10/09/2009 4:26:58 AM PDT by denydenydeny ("I'm sure this goes against everything you've been taught, but right and wrong do exist"-Dr House)
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To: Man50D

“The portrayal of Sharia has been oversimplified in many cases.”
~~~
We go by Louisiana Law here MISSY!!!

“Fear Of Loss Of My Life” will get yer silly ass blown away

here Any Where,Any Time!!!

When I see them moozzi gals in the store I always say

“Howdy Ma’me” in front of their runt husbands,,,(hat tip),,,

Open doors for them when I can,,,

They just look down,,,and smile,,,

Ain’t even ONE of the runts ever say a word,,,

Just a nasty look,,,

“Oh,,, Howdy to you too,Sonny”,,,

Drives em’ nuts!!!,,,LMAO...;0)


18 posted on 10/09/2009 4:31:28 AM PDT by 1COUNTER-MORTER-68 (THROWING ANOTHER BULLET-RIDDLED TV IN THE PILE OUT BACK~~~~~)
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To: 1COUNTER-MORTER-68

Its people like YOU,(and my husband) that caused me to fall in love, and get married. ;)

Never would have happened for me if I had to marry a muslim!


19 posted on 10/09/2009 4:35:14 AM PDT by wombtotomb
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To: Man50D

A woman who thinks Sharia law is great is either foolish or psychotic.

More nuttiness from the Obama Admin


20 posted on 10/09/2009 4:40:12 AM PDT by UCFRoadWarrior (The Return of America)
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