March 8, 2010 - Islam has no intention to amend the draconian and medieval aspects of shari’a law. In Islam, Jews and Christians are given second class status. There are restrictions placed upon them which are designed to reinforce their second class standing. Of serious concern is Islam’s apostasy law which prescribes the death penalty of any Muslim male who leaves the faith and refuses to return to Islam. There are other penalties such as the loss of inheritance rights and the annulment of marriage - all to be reinstated or returned when the convert returns to Islam. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that every individual has the right to change their religion or belief. However, some nations who were signatories to this declaration continue to openly permit the inexcusable suffering of converts from Islam. Recent fatwas [religious opinions issued by Islamic scholars] provide evidence that many leaders within Islam continue to see apostasy as a crime punishable by death. In Islam, women are considered to be ‘toys’ who are to satisfy the desire of their husbands. Under some circumstances they are permitted to be beaten and their testimony is worth less than that of a Muslim man. Click below for article.
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