Islamic Law in Oklahoma? Vote to Bar Sharia May Be on Fall Ballot

The laws of this country apply to all, regardless of religous background, NO EXEPTIONS, the seperation of (church, synagog, temple,) and state is one of the corner stones of our culture. American culture and laws are the envy of every free thinking person on the planet. Why would we want to change a thing? As an imigrant who has assimilated into this great country I hope we never do. God bless America and all her people.

The statute in question may never make it through the courts because it may violate the First Amendment protection against preventing the free exercise of religion. If it does, more problems loom. The "pre-emptive strike" may have "collateral damage." Giving Oklahoma judges a statute preventing them from using Sharia law because it's religious may come back at us under non-discrimination by refusing to recognize a Christian's religious convictions as validating his or her actions. This just sets up Christian parents who practice corporal discipline (spanking) for child-abuse sentences because ONLY secular laws can be used.

People keep referring to Canada and sharia law and while I can only speak for Ontario and don't have time to do the research right now, this is not the fact of the matter here.

When the suggestion was put forward all religious based 'courts' were deemed to not be valid, in the case of some it was no longer valid, but not valid over and above Canadian law none the less.

I suppose that people could choose to still follow those laws but it would be their choice and those who didn't wish to, like many of the Muslims who were VERY vocal that sharia law was evil and should never be permitted, didn't have to. I suppose it would be reasonable to expect some people, mostly females, may not have much choice due to lack of freedom from a controlling family and community child marriages and stoning would not be permitted. Violence inside the home would require someone to speak up and there's the rub. I know a number of nurses who help with support numbers when asked by Muslim women and children and a number of women who work in safe environments who have helped Muslim women escape with their children. Once they are out they are protected by Canadian law and that cannot be questioned due to some clerics take on his holy book of choice. Oh, and before any chooses to make this a slam against Muslims these same women have helped others of ALL faiths.

Should Sharia law be validated by any country then even the people who are Muslim but want to live a more moderate form of their faith would be faced with far fewer options and possibly be forced to flee from the authorities currently supporting non-faith based laws. Yikes, there's a book/movie in there somewhere.

Anyway, it's a commonly held belief that in the last election Dalton, the tax mad fiend that he is, got reelected simply because the conservatives came out in favour of faith based courts. He REALLY shouldn't have listened when that was put forward as a good platform idea.

So far it appears that any further special privileges that any religion seeks is bringing the somewhat silent majority to clear it's collective throats and speak up. Sharia law is unlikely here any time soon and there's been quite a bit of chat about less tax money going to support schools with a religious agenda.

Anyway, folks, every time you get your panties in a bunch over something try not to turn your eyes north without doing some research. We all love "Blame Canada" but it's satire, just so you know. If you have to blame us for something well, we are the largest supplier of oil to the US. Ain't we bad.

Peace

What kind of chaos does this invite, to have courts established throughout America that would follow the religious beliefs of every different religion practiced here? Seems to me it would lead to all kinds of injustice, with a defendant choosing those laws that would most benefit their case. Really, America, do you want to see a woman being stoned to death on your street corner because she happened to walk through a doorway with some male who was not her relative? Let's get a grip........America has its' laws, as does every other country. We adjudicate according to our laws, and they do the same in their country.

wait... I thought we had freedom to practice our religions as they are written, even if they aren't Christianity or Catholicism. Mormons can practice their made up religion but giant groups of people can't have religious equality because of where they are from, even when their holy book is older than most other books in the world. So why can an obviously fake made up religion exist here (private laws and all) and then a real religion like Islam and other foreign religions get bashed and restricted? Mormons are Americans. Grow up and let other people worship who they wish and FOLLOW THEIR RELIGIONS LAWS. What if they told Jews they must eat pork or people they had to have amputations even if it was against their way of life. This is more bs trying to taint good wholesome American minds. I am a white man and if I can realize unfairness and double-standards then why can't others in my position. America=Land of the Racists

Good for Oklahoma. I will be contacting my representative to support this law.

we should be baring sharia...can anyone imaging us trying to apply american law to americans in any islamic country?? take the kissing couple...thats not a crime yet the english cant apply their law...if you live here...its american law or none...i dont see letting the men get away with killing their daughters if they are raped..and letting the rapist go...and that is .......sharia law.. also...divorcingh their wives with a wave of their hand and taking the kids.. do you want that applied in this country even if its in the islamic community. i am tired of being the one to overlook or comply with every immegrant whims...i want to stand my ground ...THIS IS AMERICA...IF YOU CANT LIVE BY OUR LAWS...GO BACK TO YOUR ORIGINAL COUNTRY AND STAY THERE...

Separation of church and state. No need to implement laws banning religious courts- it's already on the books. Separation of church and state. We are a non-denominational country- not Islamic, Jewish, nor Christian. Keep religion in it's place.

Whatever happened to assimilation? Why do we have to take everyone and their mother that wants to come here, and then change OUR laws, language, religion, and/or culture to accomodate them? I'm sick of this country trying to make everyone happy.

People need to educate themselves on Islam rather than being spoonfed by what the media tells them. Although there is no need to implement the Shariah in the United States, the hatred toward the muslims is unecessary.