Tolerance, yes, but not for Sharia law

Sen. Durbin’s hearings on Muslim civil rights should make people think twice before using disparaging words, as should be the case in most any circumstance. These hearings may accomplish much more, that is to bring about heightened visibility and citizen awareness of Islam.

A Muslim is defined as an adherent to Islam, and Islam is based on the Quran (one who submits to Allah). Sharia law is the religious law of Islam (Allah’s law) which in the eyes of the Muslim supersedes all laws. Sharia governs politics, economics, crime, hygiene, sexuality, diet and prayer (have we covered everything under the sun and moon yet?). When a person chooses to become a citizen or is born in the U.S. they are sworn to, or born into, an oath which reads in part (“. . . to absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty . . . support and defend the Constitution and the laws of the U.S.A.”

Then why has a judge in Tampa, Fla., determined a marriage case to be governed by Sharia law vs. Florida law? Should we make exceptions for all religions or devout atheists? Why do we have Sharia-compliant banking and corporations in the U.S. This is the real crux of the matter. We do need to be tolerant of religious beliefs, yes, but when you consider a system under Sharia that governs most all aspects of life seeking to replace or undermine our laws, we need to wake up and be vigilant.

This is not about what faith you want to live by, but what laws you want to live under. Do you not see where this is really going?

Jerry Bromley

Schaumburg