Sanity -> RE: New govt. in Libya based on sharia law. (10/26/2011 12:14:40 PM)
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Leftists are only in love with Shariah law because its Obamas baby quote:
Sharia law declaration raises concerns in new Libya TRIPOLI — The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in newly liberated Libya has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail. ... "Any law that violates sharia is null and void legally," he said, citing as an example the law on marriage passed during the slain dictator's 42-year tenure that imposed restrictions on polygamy, which is permitted in Islam. "The law of divorce and marriage... This law is contrary to sharia and it is stopped," Abdel Jalil said. His comments have provoked criticism and calls for restraint both in Libya and in Europe, amid fears that the Arab Spring may give rise to a potentially intolerant Islamist resurgence. Many Libyans awaiting Sunday's historic speech expressed surprise at the decision by the National Transitional Council leader to mention the role of sharia law in the new country before addressing such important issues as security and education. "It's shocking and insulting to state, after thousands of Libyans have paid for freedom with their lives, that the priority of the new leadership is to allow men to marry in secret," said Rim, 40, a Libyan feminist who requested anonymity. "We did not slay Goliath so that we now live under the Inquisition," she told AFP .... Adelrahman al-Shatr, one of the founders of the centre-right Party of National Solidarity, launched just last week, said it was premature for the NTC leader to speak about the policies of the new state. "It is a subject that should be discussed with the different political groups and with the Libyan people," he said. "These declarations create feelings of pain and bitterness among women who sacrificed so many martyrs," in the eight-month battle against Kadhafi loyalists, he added. "By abolishing the marriage law, women lose the right to keep the family home if they divorce. It is a disaster for Libyan women."Western leaders also responded swiftly to Abdel Jalil's comments, with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton saying on Monday Libya's introduction of sharia law must respect human rights and democratic principles. ... Full article here
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