The US
was established with Judeo-Christian principles and law. Because of the differences in denominations
among Protestants, “freedom of religion” was ensured. Because Christianity was
open to expansion, non-Christians were included as they may be future converts.
The
adjustments required of “Christians” in our history include the end of polygamy
that had been allowed for Mormons and they changed their rules to include
banning polygamy. When States passed
laws requiring the attainment of a certain age in order to be legally married,
Mormons and others agreed to comply.
The Amish
were allowed to continue their lifestyle rules of simplicity and were allowed
to dress modestly and resist using modern devices. Hasidic Jews are welcome to identify
themselves with their dress, hats and hairstyle.
The
practice of peaceful non-Christian religions has been allowed in the US
including eastern religions, who also comply with US law.
Marriages
between partners with different faith backgrounds should be determined by the
couple, but they will need to know that their decision to marry may affect
their relationship with their families and their marriage is statistically at
risk.
Now we
are dealing with Muslims at a time when we are at war with violent Muslim sects
and we must insist that Muslims obey US law. They should be able to dress as
they wish, but they should be free to refrain from this because of current
hostilities and the need to assimilate.
The US
should ban Sharia law from US courts and reemphasize our requirements that
Muslims will not be allowed to violate US law, Honor killing, killing
non-Muslims, polygamy, pedophilia and other violations of US law will be
punished. Sharia should not be imposed
on non-Muslims. Also Muslims should not qualify for anti-discrimination
protection until they formally adopt a less violent version of Islam.
Norb
Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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