Posted on 08/04/2008 6:04:07 AM PDT by marthemaria
The Norwegian Islamic Council is still waiting for a reply from the European Fatwa Council before it decides whether or not it is in favour of the death penalty for homosexuality. "Unacceptable," says lesbian Sara Asmeh Rasmussen.
Last November the Norwegian Islamic Council asked the European fatwa council what attitude it should have to homosexuals.
The fatwa council, which debates questions of Muslim faith and doctrine, had its annual meeting in Paris three weeks ago, but did not discuss the subject, according to daily newspaper Dagsavisen.
"It's wrong of the Islamic Council to wait for the "verdict" from the fatwa council in such an important case. By not saying 'no' to death penalties for gays, it shows attitudes that conflict with both democratic and humanitarian values," says Sara Azmeh Rasmussen. She is the only openly lesbian Muslim in Norway.
The head of the Norwegian Islamic Council, Senaid Kobilica, is not worried that the fatwa council will decide in favour of the death penalty. "I'm 100 percent certain that the fatwa council will not come out in favour something which conflicts with European law. The council wasn't able to deal with the question of homosexuality this time, but it thinks that subject is quite relevant and wants to look at the matter more," says Kobilica.
The Islamic Council, which represents 60,000 Muslims in Norway, is still not willing to say whether it is for or against the death penalty for homosexuals, until the fatwa council has spoken.
"It's very important to have the European fatwa council with us in difficult matters like this. I am not in favour of the death penalty, but there are Islamic texts that various people understand differently. This is why we need to know the attitude of the authority before we make a decision," says Kobilica.
Because he has a long rap sheet.
Sinclair's biography, though, may get in the way of that pitch: Public records and court filings reveal that he has a 27-year criminal record, with a specialty in crimes involving deceit. The record includes forgery charges in two states, one of which drew Sinclair a 16-year jail sentence. The Pueblo County, Colo., Sheriff's Office also has an outstanding warrant for Sinclair's arrest for forging an acquaintance's signature and stealing her tax refunds. http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/11164.html
Wow, this is ridiculous. I don’t approve of homosexuality but it is insane to take a life over it. The gay activists here should start worrying about serious issues like this instead of annoying everybody by trying to force other people’s kids to learn about homosexuality and whatever.
Yes, he does. And he has admitted it from the gitgo.
WTH? The Norwegians are considering this?!!!! Given that all Europe has gotten rid of the death penalty for the most heinous crimes—they’re considering this? For a bunch of Islamic savages?
They “honor” kill their own family members, why not kill other “sinners.”
By the time Europe comes under Sharia Law the majority of Americans will be speaking Spanish. There is no way Europe will come under Sharia Law do you really think the average person, ok except the French, will let that happen?
Gays vs Islam. Oh boy a witch fight! Where’s the popcorn?
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