thompsonx -> RE: Islam (12/1/2016 3:53:52 AM)
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ORIGINAL: freedomdwarf1 I don't believe that to be true. Facts are relevent not what you "believe" Secular law trumps religious rules and most religions acknowledge that. You might want to look up the conflicts between the jehova witneses, mormons,mennonites, amish, chirstian scientist, scientologist,westboro baptist and a whole slew of other punkassmotherfuckers who are constantly in conflict with civil authorities. And to take just one example, the ten commandments, actually mimic most western society secular law. I am the Lord, your God. Not the law in my country Thou shall bring no false idols before me. Not the law in my country Do not take the name of the Lord in vain. Not the law in my country Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. Not the law in my country Honor thy father and thy mother. Not the law in my countrty Thou shall not kill/murder†. yup Thou shall not commit adultery. Not the law in my country Thou shall not steal††. Yup Thou shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.Not the law in my country Thou shall not covet‡ your neighbor's wife (or anything that belongs to your neighbor). Not the law in my country Or to be more exact, western secular law is loosely based on christian principles and values and generally the two don't clash. In that sense, secular law can be quite easily separated from religious teaching. Most christian religions are quite happy (generally) to tell followers to obey the law first and accept that religion is usually second in line. Islamic doctrine is completely different. For them, Islam IS the law. And many will follow Islamic practices against secular law quite deliberately. Many Muslims believe it is Islam first, secular law second. That is why we hear of so many honour killings, FGM and arranged marriages; they firmly believe they are right and justified to do those things because it is allowed within Islam. Quite a different outlook on secular law compared to most christian-based religions. This is the distinction she is pointing out which you seem to fail to grasp. IMHO, she is not wrong. See above to verify your ignorance
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