format_quote Originally Posted by
Patrick21
No, I just don't want to live under a Muslim, Christian Jewish, etc., theocracy.
I think you just fear the Shariah law, because you do not know much about it...and the only information you DO have about it is either negative, incorrect or not complete.
You think it is a list of medival barbaric rules, primitive and in no match with the modern rules you have now which reconsiders your norms and values.
But if you would take a closer look at it, you will find out that on the contrary, the shariah is very fair, humane, tolerant, pro-women, pro animal-welfare, and not outdated at all.
The subject is of course huge, but if I may take an example of it I will try to explain it to you:
The shariah dictates that which food is permitted to us (halal) and which food is forbidden (haram)
You of course know that we cannot eat pork but we may eat beef.
However, it does not end there.
first of all, things that are forbidden in Islaam, are forbidden because it is harmfull in some sort of way. either harmfull for our body or soul, or harmfull for others, for animals, environment, society...whatever.
Pork is harmfull for our body. You can read about it in many researches online.
second, even beef is only permitted for us if all the conditions are met:
it starts with animal care. tortured animals are not suitable for consumption. Neglegted, mutilated or starved animals are generally forbidden to consume.
Therefore, their meat is worthless. This forces farmers to take care for their animals.
Animals may not be given stress, and should not be held in too small cages.
Animals know death. They recognise fellow animals in distress. So slaughtering animals in front of other animals is an absolute no-go.
So animals being slaughtered in modern slaughterhouses where animals can just watch is totally barbaric.
Modern law dictates animals to be anaesthetized or tranquilized prior to slaughter. That is considered "humane".
however the part they do not speak about is that the "tranquiler" is actually a metall pin through the brain.
it happens regularly that one shot is not enough for a big animal and it must be repeated for the animal to go down.
The heart keeps pumping fresh blood and oxygen to the brain, the animal feels a lot of pain cannot react because the brain is damaged.
Very humane indeed.
Islaam dictates to cut the both main arteries with a sharp knive so the blood and oxygen supply to the brain is cut off, so the animal does not feel anything in a couple of seconds.
which is of course a much better and secure method.
Besides, Islaam is a worldwide religion. Here in Europe we could drug the animal down if we wanted, but the rulings should also be acceptable for someone in Africa.
This is one example of why the shariah is and should be superior to all other modern rulings. it encompasses all.