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February 10, 2008
Come Out Swinging
..."There can be no exceptions to the laws of our land which have been so painfully honed by the struggle for democracy and human rights."...Writing in this newspaper, Lord Carey condemns multiculturalism as "disastrous", blames it for creating Islamic ghettos and says that Dr Williams's support for sharia law will "inevitably lead to further demands from the Muslim community".
He suggests that such a move could embolden some Muslims to try to turn Britain into a country ruled by Islamic law which, he says, contradicts principles of human rights and allows the persecution of Christians.
It's the most BRITISH anyone's sounded for a long time.
More, please.
Posted by tree hugging sister at February 10, 2008 05:47 PM
Comments
Hell, Islamic law allows the persecution of any non-Muslim, not just Christians.
Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at February 10, 2008 05:55 PM
MR. BEAN FOR ARCHBISHOP!
Posted by: Ken S, Fifth String on the Banjo of Life at February 10, 2008 07:41 PM
Lord Carey? F*%K YEAH!
Posted by: Nightfly at February 10, 2008 10:56 PM
Hmmmmm...I wonder if anyone has ever served two Grover Cleveland-style non-contiguous terms as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Ah yes, the ever-authoritative Wikipedia informs us that Thomas Arundel reigned 1397-1398, was charged with treason by Richard II, deposed and replaced by Roger Walden, then restored in 1399 by Henry IV until his death in 1414. So there is a precedent.
Posted by: Dave J at February 11, 2008 01:55 PM