Slims

First, I would like to state that the thread is asking for opinions on Sharia, and I posted a quote which I generally agree with. I think Sharia as it is written in the Koran is still alive and well, despite attempts to say "That was a long time ago...." For instance, see Saudi Arabia, many gulf states, Iran, and the Sharia practicing parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan for examples of this institution still in existance, excepted by the local people, and it's punishments carried out (cutting off hands for thievery, execution for adultery, 'reasonable' things like that). For the expansion of Sharia see Great Britain the the Sharia courts established for muslims....IMHO this provides for 2 standards of justice within one nation: One for Non Muslims, the other for Muslims.

I am not suggesting Sharia is going to be enacted here, at least not for a while. I think it is a good possibility somewhere down the line though as Islam is simply a more competitive religion than Christianity and will likely continue to spread rapidly. I do understand why many consider it to be such a threat because at face value Sharia cannot exist along side the constitution (dual standards, etc), other religions (if they are weaker than the muslims), or any political system other than Islam.

In the Bible the New Testament is relatively peaceful and supplants the Old Testament and the Book of Leviticus. In the Koran the more peaceful books (from when Mohammad was still leading a relatively week 'cult') are supplanted by the more recent and warlike books (where Mohammad is now strong and warring). Also, the central figure in the christianity is not sleeping with 9 year old girls, cutting the heads off non believers or advocating the destruction of all other religions....He is teaching to turn the other cheek, and to live in peace.

I am sure there are factual mistakes in the quoted passage I included in my previous post. I would genuinely appreciate someone who is able to point out where I am going wrong, and where I am correct. I have my personal experiences, what I have been taught, the news, and discussions with practicing muslims to draw from, but my world view is limited to what I know.

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