Category — muslim

The Archbishop of Canterbury suggested that British adoption of Sharia law was “unavoidable”.  His comments caused quite a stir with some calling for his resignation.  However, it was more observation than suggestion.  British courts are already considering whether they should “surrender” to Sharia or not:

Last week, as Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, declared it was ‘inevitable’ that certain parts of Islamic law would be introduced into Britain, the Court of Appeal was told how a 26-year-old British Muslim with learning difficulties was married over the telephone to a woman in Bangladesh. It was arranged by the man’s father and deemed lawful under sharia law. 

How can arranged marriages be acceptable under any circumstances in a Western society?  It cuts against our most basic notions of freedom.  And where are the outraged liberals?  Perhaps they think “arranged” is just another quaint modifier like “gay” for marriage.

Wake up, England!  The Archbishop did you a huge favor by calling your attention to a battle you’re already losing.