Sharia comments trigger criticism
"The Archbishop of Canterbury has come under fire after appearing to back the adoption of some aspects of Sharia law in the UK".
I was surprised upon hearing the Archbishop of Canturbury's interview, on Radio 4's The World At One, at how quiet and reasonable he sounded as he made his points. Compared to the loud noises made in the MSM and the blogosphere in response.
Dr Rowan Williams might be misguided in the points he makes. But, I did not hear him suggest that English law should be replaced with Islamic Sharia law. Rather he was suggesting that it could be tweaked to better accommodate Muslims.
Sharia law and the British legal system
"The Archbishop of Canterbury's desire to bring some aspects of Sharia law into the mainstream legal system is bound to prove controversial".
A mixture of law, politics, autobiography and humour. Once described as "The Devilish Advocate" (Guardian), I do have the ability to provoke a response. Sometimes it comes from someone who uses a thought process, and sometimes from jerks usually associated with the knee.
Well done, you get a special medal for making your own mind up.
ReplyDeleteThe BBC misquoted Williams' speech in a way that placed 'sharia' next to 'seems unavoidable'. This was in the first question of the interview, but for some reason he didn't put them straight. From that, all the rubbish and vitriol have flowed. Should he have been sharper? Yes. Should the BBC have asked such a misleading, loaded question? Hell, no.
Perhaps english law could also be tweaked a little to make it more comfortable for any south american cannibals who may want to settle here. What's a roast leg of commuter between friends?
ReplyDeleteGlad someone in the blogosphere is showing some brain...not that I have ventured very far round it so far today.
ReplyDeleteWilliams's only mistake was naivety. He was never going to get balanced reporting on this one. Half the population probably thinks he's advocating hand amputation for theft for anyone & everyone because it would please the Muslims (it is assumed).
ReplyDeleteThere is a Jewish religious court that has some status in English law and its existence and powers causes nobody any loss of sleep at all.
I think the point many people have with this is the crumbling state of society. Rights for those (who by perception)that others think any one alien is trouble.
ReplyDeleteThat is not true, but it is dangerous to allow anything religious to effect the laws of our land.
Tom and Julie: The first line of Kipling's If springs to mind: "IF you can keep your head when all about you
ReplyDeleteare losing theirs...".
I prefer the Pope Benedict approach to the matter.
ReplyDeleteJust sayin'