Dr Rowan Williams says that the UK's adoption of certain aspects of Sharia law is unavoidable (file photo). (Reuters: Mike Cassese)
Posted on 02/07/2008 6:24:11 PM PST by indcons
The Archbishop of Canterbury drew criticism from across the political spectrum last night after he backed the introduction of sharia law in Britain and argued that adopting some aspects of it seemed "unavoidable".
Rowan Williams, the most senior figure in the Church of England, said that giving Islamic law official status in the UK would help to achieve social cohesion because some Muslims did not relate to the British legal system.
His comments, in a lecture on civil and religious law given at the Royal Courts of Justice, were swiftly rebutted by the prime minister's spokesman, who insisted British law would be based on British values and that sharia law would be no justification for acting against national law.
"Our general position is that sharia law cannot be used as a justification for committing breaches of English law, nor should the principles of sharia law be included in a civil court for resolving contractual disputes.
"If there are specific instances like stamp duty, where changes can be made in a way that's consistent with British law and British values, in a way to accommodate the values of fundamental Muslims, that is something the government would look at."
The Anglican primate was also criticised by the Tory peer Sayeeda Warsi, shadow minister for community cohesion and social action.
"The archbishop's comments are unhelpful and may add to the confusion that already exists in our communities ... We must ensure that people of all backgrounds and religions are treated equally before the law. Freedom under the law allows respect for some religious practices. But let's be absolutely clear: all British citizens must be subject to British laws developed through parliament and the courts."
Sharia law sets out a broad code of conduct for all aspects of life
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"Williams said introducing sharia law would mean Muslims would no longer have to choose between two systems."
Ping!
He is definitely troll of the year.
His remarks have already sparked 10 million replies on hundreds of internet chat boards - most of them highly critical of his comments.
Can the Queen fire this asshat?
What an asshole.
“Can the Queen fire this asshat?”
My question is, why isn’t someone so obviously devoted to the agenda of the enemy hauled up by his neck until he quits kicking?
Until traitors are treated as traitors, treason will continue to flourish and spread like a filthy, rotting fungus.
Unless of course, they're Muslims.
Different source
I’ll enjoy reading Steyn on this one.
I feel an unavoidable urge to give him a hot poker enema. That’s how they dispatched more than a few wayward English nobles.
Agree 100%. I just thought firing would be a great start.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1952167/posts?page=116#116
Sorry, posted to the wrong thread. (Very angry!)
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there was a time when the Queen would of had his head for that...
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