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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK
Because if we out-law one religion, why stop???
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Sir,
I see the underlying truth embedded in your question, and in debates regarding someones right to burn an American flag, or a Bible, or a Quran, I have learned to understand that the freedom I have to pray, teach, carry a gun provides them the ability to do their thing, no matter how morally reprehensible or socially irresponsible or just downright disrespectful that thing may be.
So in a sense, I have to say, yes, no matter how it disgusts me to consider it, I must attempt to accept a muslims 'right' to practice whatever religion he chooses, and respect that he wishes to be governed by a different set of laws.
But in this case, by giving him that freedom, here in our country, we will indubitably accept with that a loss of our own freedoms, a warping of the intent of our constitution and an erosion of the good and honorable values that somehow have managed to remain. My rhetorical response to this is "if they want Sharia law, go home and get it" . I think we have been extremely open hearted and open minded to the muslim culture here. They can eat 'wegetarian' at most restaurants, they can worship, they can run a thriving business, own property. So I have no qualms about saying, NO! Enough is enough, live here work here, pay taxes here, but we will NOT be governed by YOUR rules. We have our own and if you don't like them, go home.
In practice, will someone being tried for the murder of a woman get to switch over to Sharia law and use the justification that he caught her sleeping with another man? Can non-muslims choose which set of laws to live by? Can one mix and match? It sounds like a dangerous proposition.
These are my thoughts, respected warrior, they are not eloquently stated, and in re-reading may seem a little immature. Would you mind addressing your own question? I am curious how you have worked out the quandary that your question presents.
Respectfully