Why Does the United States Need Sharia Law?
Jan 11, 2012 10:34:52 GMT -5
Post by baydoll on Jan 11, 2012 10:34:52 GMT -5
Why Does the United States Need Sharia Law?
By Fred DeRuvo
January 11, 2012
According to a Federal court judge, Sharia law is fine to use in the United States. This is not only asinine, but proves that too many Muslims have an agenda. Not only are they NOT here to become part of the fabric of American society (on U.S. terms), but are intent on encroaching upon this fabric by overwriting Constitutional law with their own law.
“An amendment that would ban Oklahoma courts from considering international or Islamic law discriminates against religions and a Muslim community leader has the right to challenge its constitutionality, a federal appeals court said Tuesday.” [1]
Granted, Muneer Awad (Muslim community leader noted above), who is the Executive Director of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations), has been given the right to challenge the new amendment. In the meantime, the amendment itself is blocked until the outcome of the courts.
Eventually, this will likely go to the U.S. Supreme Court where Sotomayer and Kagen have both indicated previously that they favor International law as opposed to Constitution law. The question of course is, which international law are they referring to? There is not necessarily one body of law that represents all nations, at least at this point, though the Bible indicates there will be at some point in the future.
So again, the question to ask is this: why do Muslims need a different set of laws to live by? Why can’t they live by the U.S. Constitution? Because they don’t want to do so. Their ideology says that they must live by Sharia law and as far as they are concerned, it doesn’t matter where they are living.
Imagine me going to Japan, or Mexico and demanding that I continue to live by the U.S. Constitution. I would be ignored or jailed.
Yet, we have Muslims in the United States who are demanding their own set of laws to live by because of their religious ideology. As a Christian, the only exception I ask for – which is written into the laws of this land – is that my charitable giving be noted by our government as a tax deduction.
I do not live by another set of rules. If my neighbor breaks into my home and steals something, I do not chase him down and lop of his hand.
If people want to know what Sharia means, then all they have to do is see what Islam does to people; how it forces them to act toward others.
In numerous nations across the globe where Sharia law exists, men often throw acid in the face of their “respected” women for such crimes as not wanting to marry a particular man. Adultery will result in stoning. If you are a homosexual male and that fact comes out, be prepared to hang by your neck until you are dead.
Are these the types of laws we want operating in the United States? Most people would respond with a resounding NO!, yet people like Muneer Awad is fighting to allow Muslims to live under that type of law. What’s the matter with that as long as it stays in the Muslim community? The United States lives under a different set of laws. People can come to this country as my grandparents did and who passed through Ellis Island. The laws that existed then in Italy (their native country) did not carry over to America. They understood that and lived by it. They also learned English to the best of their ability. They did not ask to be treated as a special person. They wished to be part of the American way.
Yes, they moved originally to “Little Italy,” but that does not mean that they lived as a nation within a nation. They did that because they wanted to be around other Italians who spoke the same language and ate the same foods. By doing so, they were not thumbing their nose at America. They eventually became part of the American dream and moved out of “Little Italy.”
Too many Muslims in this country want special treatment. They believe because of their religious ideology that they have a right to live under their own rules. Who else does that?
As a Christian, I don’t get to demand that the Ten Commandments be posted and upheld in every school, state, or Federal building. I don’t get to demand that prayer be allowed everywhere. There are things as a Christian that I just have to deal with because of our government. Too many Muslims are not like this. They demand and will not stop demanding until laws allow them to live as they want to live.
I’m not ready to turn this country to that of a third world, where Hammurabi’s Code is the law of the land. I’m not ready to read or hear about someone who was stoned to death in Oklahoma because of adultery. Are you?
I’m not ready to see young homosexual men hanging from cranes? Are you (even though I personally do not agree with the homosexual lifestyle)? I believe that people who live outside of the bounds of marriage and are involved in sleeping with others are wrong. I also believe that marriage is between one man and one woman. In spite of these beliefs, I do not try to physically force my beliefs on others. If laws are passed, great. If not, okay.
Allowing Sharia to rule any portion of the United States is unconscionable. It is a smack in the face not only to our founders, but to women and others who would find themselves far from “respected” under Sharia law. They would find themselves enslaved.
Today, it is apparently illegal under Sharia law to draw any picture of Muhammad. Yet, in the 14th century and thereabouts, we see many fine examples of artwork that portrayed Muhammad. No one was killed or even threatened because of that art. Today is a different story.
Decades ago, it was not law that women had to wear burkas. Now, a man can beat his wife if she refuses to do so. Moreover, one of the newer laws is that a woman should not handle a cucumber. Why? Because of the apparent phallic resemblance. Will it become law punishable by beating and/or death if it is not followed? Could be.
Sharia law turns back the hands of the clock to the 6th and 7th centuries A.D. Do we want that? Does the U.S. Constitution allow for it? I cannot believe that it would allow for it, considering the fact that there must be a separation of church and state. It seems to me that if the law ruled in favor of Islam, then they are actively engaging in NOT keeping church and state separate. Of course, I’m not a lawyer and it will have to be decided by those who know more than I.
For those who would argue that I am simply being critical of Islam, I would ask that you think again. Why should ANY religion be given special treatment? Why should ANY group of people receive perks that others do not?
Whether it’s “Muslim Day” at Six Flags, or allowing Muslims to block traffic while they pray, the reality is that they are being shown a favoritism that should not exist. It is a double standard and I can guarantee that here in the United States, it will not be allowed without protests from people who see what’s happening.
When I called Six Flags and asked when there was going to be a “Christian Day,” I was told that they have many “Christian” events throughout the year. I responded with “You’re not answering my question. Having a Christian band or even a number of Christian bands for one day does not constitute ‘Christian Day’.”
“Muslim Day” at Six Flags means the entire day is dedicated to Muslims. Employees are asked to change the way they dress. Women should dress appropriately so as not to offend. Behavior should also be watched.
Since WHEN has Six Flags dedicated a day to Christians? It hasn’t happened. Why are Muslims so special? Why is this allowed? I’d be willing to bet that employees even watched their language very closely so that Muslims were not offended by inappropriate speech.
In the meantime, where are all the “moderate” Muslim voices decrying this leaning toward Sharia law? All I hear are crickets. Oh, they’re afraid, they say of rocking the boat, lest they become the target of radical Muslims. Too bad. They need to step up and show their mettle. If they can’t do that, then by their silence, they are as bad as their radical brothers whether they think so or not.
studygrowknowblog.com/2012/01/11/why-does-the-united-states-need-sharia-law/
By Fred DeRuvo
January 11, 2012
According to a Federal court judge, Sharia law is fine to use in the United States. This is not only asinine, but proves that too many Muslims have an agenda. Not only are they NOT here to become part of the fabric of American society (on U.S. terms), but are intent on encroaching upon this fabric by overwriting Constitutional law with their own law.
“An amendment that would ban Oklahoma courts from considering international or Islamic law discriminates against religions and a Muslim community leader has the right to challenge its constitutionality, a federal appeals court said Tuesday.” [1]
Granted, Muneer Awad (Muslim community leader noted above), who is the Executive Director of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations), has been given the right to challenge the new amendment. In the meantime, the amendment itself is blocked until the outcome of the courts.
Eventually, this will likely go to the U.S. Supreme Court where Sotomayer and Kagen have both indicated previously that they favor International law as opposed to Constitution law. The question of course is, which international law are they referring to? There is not necessarily one body of law that represents all nations, at least at this point, though the Bible indicates there will be at some point in the future.
So again, the question to ask is this: why do Muslims need a different set of laws to live by? Why can’t they live by the U.S. Constitution? Because they don’t want to do so. Their ideology says that they must live by Sharia law and as far as they are concerned, it doesn’t matter where they are living.
Imagine me going to Japan, or Mexico and demanding that I continue to live by the U.S. Constitution. I would be ignored or jailed.
Yet, we have Muslims in the United States who are demanding their own set of laws to live by because of their religious ideology. As a Christian, the only exception I ask for – which is written into the laws of this land – is that my charitable giving be noted by our government as a tax deduction.
I do not live by another set of rules. If my neighbor breaks into my home and steals something, I do not chase him down and lop of his hand.
If people want to know what Sharia means, then all they have to do is see what Islam does to people; how it forces them to act toward others.
In numerous nations across the globe where Sharia law exists, men often throw acid in the face of their “respected” women for such crimes as not wanting to marry a particular man. Adultery will result in stoning. If you are a homosexual male and that fact comes out, be prepared to hang by your neck until you are dead.
Are these the types of laws we want operating in the United States? Most people would respond with a resounding NO!, yet people like Muneer Awad is fighting to allow Muslims to live under that type of law. What’s the matter with that as long as it stays in the Muslim community? The United States lives under a different set of laws. People can come to this country as my grandparents did and who passed through Ellis Island. The laws that existed then in Italy (their native country) did not carry over to America. They understood that and lived by it. They also learned English to the best of their ability. They did not ask to be treated as a special person. They wished to be part of the American way.
Yes, they moved originally to “Little Italy,” but that does not mean that they lived as a nation within a nation. They did that because they wanted to be around other Italians who spoke the same language and ate the same foods. By doing so, they were not thumbing their nose at America. They eventually became part of the American dream and moved out of “Little Italy.”
Too many Muslims in this country want special treatment. They believe because of their religious ideology that they have a right to live under their own rules. Who else does that?
As a Christian, I don’t get to demand that the Ten Commandments be posted and upheld in every school, state, or Federal building. I don’t get to demand that prayer be allowed everywhere. There are things as a Christian that I just have to deal with because of our government. Too many Muslims are not like this. They demand and will not stop demanding until laws allow them to live as they want to live.
I’m not ready to turn this country to that of a third world, where Hammurabi’s Code is the law of the land. I’m not ready to read or hear about someone who was stoned to death in Oklahoma because of adultery. Are you?
I’m not ready to see young homosexual men hanging from cranes? Are you (even though I personally do not agree with the homosexual lifestyle)? I believe that people who live outside of the bounds of marriage and are involved in sleeping with others are wrong. I also believe that marriage is between one man and one woman. In spite of these beliefs, I do not try to physically force my beliefs on others. If laws are passed, great. If not, okay.
Allowing Sharia to rule any portion of the United States is unconscionable. It is a smack in the face not only to our founders, but to women and others who would find themselves far from “respected” under Sharia law. They would find themselves enslaved.
Today, it is apparently illegal under Sharia law to draw any picture of Muhammad. Yet, in the 14th century and thereabouts, we see many fine examples of artwork that portrayed Muhammad. No one was killed or even threatened because of that art. Today is a different story.
Decades ago, it was not law that women had to wear burkas. Now, a man can beat his wife if she refuses to do so. Moreover, one of the newer laws is that a woman should not handle a cucumber. Why? Because of the apparent phallic resemblance. Will it become law punishable by beating and/or death if it is not followed? Could be.
Sharia law turns back the hands of the clock to the 6th and 7th centuries A.D. Do we want that? Does the U.S. Constitution allow for it? I cannot believe that it would allow for it, considering the fact that there must be a separation of church and state. It seems to me that if the law ruled in favor of Islam, then they are actively engaging in NOT keeping church and state separate. Of course, I’m not a lawyer and it will have to be decided by those who know more than I.
For those who would argue that I am simply being critical of Islam, I would ask that you think again. Why should ANY religion be given special treatment? Why should ANY group of people receive perks that others do not?
Whether it’s “Muslim Day” at Six Flags, or allowing Muslims to block traffic while they pray, the reality is that they are being shown a favoritism that should not exist. It is a double standard and I can guarantee that here in the United States, it will not be allowed without protests from people who see what’s happening.
When I called Six Flags and asked when there was going to be a “Christian Day,” I was told that they have many “Christian” events throughout the year. I responded with “You’re not answering my question. Having a Christian band or even a number of Christian bands for one day does not constitute ‘Christian Day’.”
“Muslim Day” at Six Flags means the entire day is dedicated to Muslims. Employees are asked to change the way they dress. Women should dress appropriately so as not to offend. Behavior should also be watched.
Since WHEN has Six Flags dedicated a day to Christians? It hasn’t happened. Why are Muslims so special? Why is this allowed? I’d be willing to bet that employees even watched their language very closely so that Muslims were not offended by inappropriate speech.
In the meantime, where are all the “moderate” Muslim voices decrying this leaning toward Sharia law? All I hear are crickets. Oh, they’re afraid, they say of rocking the boat, lest they become the target of radical Muslims. Too bad. They need to step up and show their mettle. If they can’t do that, then by their silence, they are as bad as their radical brothers whether they think so or not.
studygrowknowblog.com/2012/01/11/why-does-the-united-states-need-sharia-law/
