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Originally Posted by Quineloe  Sometimes been associated? Did he mean to say "That is actually happening" and they wouldnt let him? |
When people hear of Sharia law, that's what they think of. But there's a whole tort/civil law that goes along with it that is absolutely compatible with western customs. For example the ban on paying interest for loans - it took European banks a long time to offer no-interest accounts. (Checking accounts offer interest here) I think some banks now come up with ways of compensation that isn't directly an interest payment, but I have no idea how it works. Anyway, you can often times achieve a lot with very little and some of it is just common sense. No reason for a bank to insist on paying you interest, after all... I remember hearing an offer once where the bank would donate your theoretical interest in your name, so clients could deduct it from their taxes and follow the law requiring donations to the poor - all while avoiding being paid interest.
The opposition to Muslim traditions in the west is quite annoying. We're not talking about stoning people to death here, but the harmless practices of the religion. The right-wing party here wants to prevent Mosques from having minarets - how stupid is that? I live right next to a synagogue and nobody seems to have a problem with that building - it's an impressive and large construction (also quite beautiful), certainly more noticeable than a small minaret. I can't even begin to count the churches - probably at least 3 within 10 minutes walking distance.
