Fear of Islam is something which has been growing in Australia over the last decade. Fear of Sharia is just one manifestation of a general fear of Islam and Muslims among some members of the public, most of whom have never met a Muslim or have any real knowledge of Islam. This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar.
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Deborah Hughes
14/2/2012 09:58:58 am
Hi
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14/2/2012 11:16:15 am
Thanks for that comment. There is a common assumption that Muslims want to dictate what happens in Australia without considering the situation of existing Australians, and also that this situation could not happen in a Muslim country. In fact, Muslims have had little control over their own countries for decades, which is why there is an Arab spring right now, because of the imposition of French, English, Italian systems on the colonised countries of the Muslim world. That does not mean that Muslims want to do the same in Australia. The reality is that the law changes according to the needs of the people and becomes more inclusive as a result. So for example, there is a huge debate in this Christian country about same sex marriage laws - because there is a need amongst Australians for this to occur. Not everyone needs this law, will use this law or will become involved in same sex relationships as a result. It is about accommodating different needs. This is the same with Muslims who have different needs, and sometimes not having their needs addressed causes unnecessary conflict. If the law can provide a solution, that solves a problem e.g. divorce amongst Muslim couples, then it should be enacted. This has actually been the case for decades with Jewish law - they have special provisions for Jews to have their religious needs met under Australian law. Not everyone needs that, and Australian law has not going been taken over by Judaism as a result. It is just one way of letting the law makers solve problems that meet the needs of our multifaceted community. Hope this answers your comment a little - and yes, we should talk more, women to women. Salaams (peace)
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Deborah Hughes
14/2/2012 02:01:47 pm
Hi Jamila
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Deborah Hughes
15/2/2012 07:18:36 am
Hello Jamila
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Salwa Kirk
28/2/2012 09:04:38 am
Hi Deborah.
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Deborah
1/3/2012 10:35:42 am
Hello Salwa
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Salwa Kirk
1/3/2012 04:13:06 pm
Deborah, it was lovely to get your most recent message. I well remember that feeling of being drawn to Islam and in fact I was enrolled in university doing a grad dip in theology (with the aim of becoming an Anglican priest) when I realised I simply couldn't accept what we were supposed to believe and promulgate.
Deborah Lisibach
5/3/2012 11:34:24 am
Thank you Salwa for sharing your journey. I know there are many women like me who have been through the whole nine spiritual yards. Maybe as you get older the veils are peeled away and you start being honest with yourself...At this point in my journey I don't want to attach myself to any religion...I believe God knows my heart and will lead me where he will. I appreciate your book suggestions and I would like to receive anything you want to send me.
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Deborah Lisibach
5/3/2012 11:34:34 am
Thank you Salwa for sharing your journey. I know there are many women like me who have been through the whole nine spiritual yards. Maybe as you get older the veils are peeled away and you start being honest with yourself...At this point in my journey I don't want to attach myself to any religion...I believe God knows my heart and will lead me where he will. I appreciate your book suggestions and I would like to receive anything you want to send me.
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Deborah Lisibach
5/3/2012 11:34:56 am
Thank you Salwa for sharing your journey. I know there are many women like me who have been through the whole nine spiritual yards. Maybe as you get older the veils are peeled away and you start being honest with yourself...At this point in my journey I don't want to attach myself to any religion...I believe God knows my heart and will lead me where he will. I appreciate your book suggestions and I would like to receive anything you want to send me.
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Salwa kirk
19/3/2012 02:54:35 am
Dear Deborah,
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Salwah Kirk
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24/5/2012 11:19:16 am
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Salwah Kirk
5/6/2012 10:09:49 am
I think there are gremlins in the system!
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Salwah Kirk
5/6/2012 10:11:33 am
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Silma Ihram
19/9/2012 11:22:37 am
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17/9/2012 04:25:15 pm
THE problem isn't us. It isn't even some YouTube clip posted by a filmmaker no one has heard of.
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Silma
19/9/2012 11:19:27 am
We have already said "enough is enough" so we agree on that. And yes, we do have extremists and angry young men. But we also must address the issue that there continues to be a continual cause of pain that our angry young men feel is just not being addressed: a) the drone strikes without any accountability b) the bombing that misses and kills 9 women c) the continual violation of UN rulings in Palestine and so on, the list is endless. We hear it occasionally as a small news blip, sigh or tut tut, but many of these young men have extended family in these countries, or look at the international news coverage which is far more explicit and focussed than ours, and say "why is everyone ignoring this? How can this continue to happen without anyone doing or saying something?" this is what builds anger and resentment. I am not supporting what happened at the protest by a few, some of whom are already known to the police, but the rest of the hundred or so protestors came in peace.
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your angry young men
21/9/2012 02:53:55 pm
silma, 4/10/2013 05:47:19 pm
Thank you for publishing articles about such a critical issue, I believe that in fact it is completely invented, because Australia - a very diverse country, which is almost independent of religious institutions and other outdated regulations. Religion - is a personal choice.
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