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LynneSin

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15. Someone explain the difference between Sharia Law and Christian Extremists...
Tue Jan 10, 2012, 02:51 PM
Jan 2012

using obscure verses from Leviticus to explain their hate?

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"that Oklahoma’s move had no basis in reality but simply singled out Muslims for discrimination." Renew Deal Jan 2012 #1
it was so horribly embarrassing n/t OKNancy Jan 2012 #3
I knew a girl from Oklahoma LynneSin Jan 2012 #17
We have a long history of turining a blind eye anyways MattBaggins Jan 2012 #23
I agree with the decision but marias23 Jan 2012 #24
If and only if those "judicial systems" operate within LanternWaste Jan 2012 #25
They do not have to follow the current laws MattBaggins Jan 2012 #27
However, your examples are against US law... LanternWaste Jan 2012 #30
of course they are against the law MattBaggins Jan 2012 #34
We do-- we allow any citizen to worship as he or she likes unless that form or worship goes contrary LanternWaste Jan 2012 #36
I wouldn't laugh at that example MattBaggins Jan 2012 #39
Religion and private contracts are individual rights. alp227 Jan 2012 #44
I don't agree MattBaggins Jan 2012 #47
It's one thing with a small group that has laws that govern themselves LynneSin Jan 2012 #28
I disagree MattBaggins Jan 2012 #31
I was just thinking that after I posted LynneSin Jan 2012 #32
We have a few Amish groups in NY MattBaggins Jan 2012 #35
That appears to be a problem with the agents of law enforcement rather than any existing laws. LanternWaste Jan 2012 #37
I agree that it mainly a case of enforcement MattBaggins Jan 2012 #40
We Oklahomans pretty much knew this would be the case OKNancy Jan 2012 #2
But it has to be annoying that dumbasses in OK wasted tax dollars LynneSin Jan 2012 #29
It is. When it was on the ballot, unfortunately OKNancy Jan 2012 #33
I figured it would pass LynneSin Jan 2012 #38
Must be a bunch of Muhammadans on that court! Be afraid, Oklahoma! yellowcanine Jan 2012 #4
I conclude from this headline that Oklahoma is now under Sharia Law. onehandle Jan 2012 #5
Perry made a typo. He wants to invade OK, not IRAK. There's oil, too... freshwest Jan 2012 #12
o my, evidence of actual intelligence in this decision katty Jan 2012 #6
Tomorrow's headline today: Activist judges hate America and Christianity Bozita Jan 2012 #7
Yep nobodyspecial Jan 2012 #14
which version of shariah law unconstitutional? madrchsod Jan 2012 #8
Well, now that Sharia law is legal in OK JackintheGreen Jan 2012 #9
You can't ban Sharia Law without banning Jewish law (gets for divorced couples) and Catholic law no_hypocrisy Jan 2012 #10
K&R closeupready Jan 2012 #11
Typical right wing crusade guitar man Jan 2012 #13
Someone explain the difference between Sharia Law and Christian Extremists... LynneSin Jan 2012 #15
If you have a very strong stomach, you can look at some of the comments at Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #43
ugh I think I'll skip that one LynneSin Jan 2012 #45
Probably a wise decision. Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #46
Sort of forgot that tricky part of the US Constitution! dmosh42 Jan 2012 #16
Candidate for this year's "You Call This NEWS?" Award rocktivity Jan 2012 #18
Start the clock Blacksheep214 Jan 2012 #19
If you venture onto that news site that Wistful Vista posted upthread, kentauros Jan 2012 #52
My cousin the teabagger... Permanut Jan 2012 #20
So OK is now a nation of Islam? The Christian fundies will be having... MarkCharles Jan 2012 #21
There's probably a bunch of red necks d_legendary1 Jan 2012 #22
How would they respond to the far side? Blacksheep214 Jan 2012 #26
And the rw will be going nuts! jwirr Jan 2012 #41
The main reason so many Okies hate the prospect of Sharia Law is because it criminalizes Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #42
Too much TV and talk radio jimmydwight Jan 2012 #48
If people want to practice Sharia law in their personal lives that is up to them bluestateguy Jan 2012 #49
This confounds me SnakeEyes Jan 2012 #50
More to it than that. harun Jan 2012 #54
You're making a fundamental error in thinking. SnakeEyes Jan 2012 #55
None have and none will. It just isn't how being a judge in the United States works nor harun Jan 2012 #56
You fools!! Oklahoma is playing right into Ras al-Ghul's hands!! Bruce Wayne Jan 2012 #51
Another example of how rightwing pol's excel at busywork Beartracks Jan 2012 #53
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