B C schools are being called discriminatory because a homosexual couple is asking that independant schools be included in their complaint to the BC Human Rights Tribunal alleging systematic discrimination against homosexuals in the educational system. The couple, who are both teachers claim a lack of positive portrayals of gays and lesbians in the curriculum.
Yet, in another part of the country, the Muslims want the right to settle their differences involving issues such as divorce, custody and inheritance using Sharia Law. Sharia is a 1300 yr old body of laws and rules for living inspired by Islam's holy book the Quran. An expert in Islamic law and politics said from past experiences with Islam in other nations, Sharia law is often a first step in demands for a separate Sharia state. Sharia law alters definitions of morality justice, and even terms like democracy and human rights.
And even more, the stage may be set for renewed debate in parliament on legalizing assisted suic
2006-08-25
21:47:25
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I did not intentionally post it in this section, I was trying to post in Society and Culture section ( for your information, thank you). And to validate my comments, check out www.focusonthefamily.com
2006-08-25
23:56:48 ·
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