Archbishop says some aspects of Shria law unavoidable.

Stephen Booth · 09-02-2008, 09:32 PM

At a time when the West is locked in a life or death struggle against Islamic extremism, Rowan Williams has leant material support and encouragement to our enemies.

He should certainly resign or be sacked. It is exceedingly difficult to take the Church of England seriously, so long as it tolerates such a leader.

I think that his attitude has strengthened anti-Islamic feeling in Britain.

steve fowler · 09-02-2008, 09:50 PM

he can live under this horrible law if he wants but in a far country! sack him now

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Hunter · 09-02-2008, 10:45 PM

I was undecided about the disestablishment of the Church of England. This cretin has managed to sway me in favour of it. The idea that people like him have a say in the House of Lords makes me cringe.

Reports say he is shocked at the effect his speech has caused. If he and his ilk were to be more in touch with the British population he'd know what the true feelings of the nation are.

Sheila · 11-02-2008, 10:07 AM

If anyone wants to read the actual speech it is here:

The Archbishop of Canterbury - Archbishop's Lecture - Civil and Religious Law in England: a Religious Perspective

I haven't read it all yet - it is long and not always easy to understand - but IMHO worth the effort

Also there is a transcript of the BBC interview:

The Archbishop of Canterbury - BBC Interview - Radio 4 World at One

cassie · 11-02-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter

I was undecided about the disestablishment of the Church of England. This cretin has managed to sway me in favour of it. The idea that people like him have a say in the House of Lords makes me cringe.

Reports say he is shocked at the effect his speech has caused. If he and his ilk were to be more in touch with the British population he'd know what the true feelings of the nation are.

Here's another take on the situation in More 'minority' meddling in England's affairs.: The Cross of StGeorge blog

g hall · 11-02-2008, 04:14 PM

This just shows that the state and religion should be completely seperate and that all laws should be made from a secular basis

rjt · 11-02-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g hall

This just shows that the state and religion should be completely seperate and that all laws should be made from a secular basis

Given the treatment by this government towards Christians I was under the impression they already were!!

eublues · 11-02-2008, 05:02 PM

I notice he is apologising for any 'hurt' caused due to 'lack of clarity'. That is, no apology for what he has actually advocated.

Britannist · 17-02-2008, 02:21 AM

" New sharia row over Chancellor's plans for Islamic bonds" (claim)

09-02-2008, 09:32 PM	#31 (permalink)
Stephen Booth Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Galgate, Lancaster Posts: 202 Party: None	At a time when the West is locked in a life or death struggle against Islamic extremism, Rowan Williams has leant material support and encouragement to our enemies. He should certainly resign or be sacked. It is exceedingly difficult to take the Church of England seriously, so long as it tolerates such a leader. I think that his attitude has strengthened anti-Islamic feeling in Britain. __________________ Britain Out of Europe Now !

09-02-2008, 09:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
steve fowler Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 1,201 Party: UKIP	he can live under this horrible law if he wants but in a far country! sack him now. __________________ RULE BRITANNIA BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, BRITONS NEVER EVER SHALL BE SLAVE'S. Never give in - never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. Winston Churchill. When Labour won the 1997 General Election, Enoch Powell told his wife that the electorate had voted to break up the United Kingdom.

11-02-2008, 04:14 PM	#36 (permalink)
g hall Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: erewhon Posts: 5,595	This just shows that the state and religion should be completely seperate and that all laws should be made from a secular basis __________________ "That government is best which governs least." "This is a sharp Medicine, but it is a Physician for all diseases and miseries". "To be "matter of fact" about the world is to blunder into fantasy --and dull fantasy at that, as the real world is strange and wonderful." Remember TANSTAAFL and TANJ

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Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	"New sharia row over Chancellor's plans for Islamic bonds" (claim) " New sharia row over Chancellor's plans for Islamic bonds" (claim)

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09-02-2008, 10:45 PM	#33 (permalink)
Hunter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 820	I was undecided about the disestablishment of the Church of England. This cretin has managed to sway me in favour of it. The idea that people like him have a say in the House of Lords makes me cringe. Reports say he is shocked at the effect his speech has caused. If he and his ilk were to be more in touch with the British population he'd know what the true feelings of the nation are.

11-02-2008, 10:07 AM	#34 (permalink)
Sheila Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 580	If anyone wants to read the actual speech it is here: The Archbishop of Canterbury - Archbishop's Lecture - Civil and Religious Law in England: a Religious Perspective I haven't read it all yet - it is long and not always easy to understand - but IMHO worth the effort Also there is a transcript of the BBC interview: The Archbishop of Canterbury - BBC Interview - Radio 4 World at One

11-02-2008, 05:02 PM	#38 (permalink)
eublues Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,122	I notice he is apologising for any 'hurt' caused due to 'lack of clarity'. That is, no apology for what he has actually advocated.