Sharia and English law: a weakened Europe abandons humanism
by Samir Khalil Samir, sj
Debate has been raised by the proposal of Rowan Williams, the Anglican primate, to insert parts of sharia into British legislation. To integrate Muslims into Europe, the practice of hospitality is better. Europeans appear to be abandoning the same humanist ideals that attract many, Muslims and non-Muslims.
Cairo (AsiaNews) - The primate of the Church of England, archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, has decided to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights in an unusual way: he has suggested that some aspects of sharia be inserted into British law, for the sake of fostering the integration of Muslims. It seems to me that these suggestions demonstrate once again the weakening of European Christian identity and the abandonment of true humanism.
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Monday, February 11, 2008
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