When multiculturalism goes too far.
In Germany, a judge cites the Koran apparently saying it's all right to beat your wife if you both come from Morocco.
"The exercise of the right to castigate does not fulfill the hardship criteria as defined by Paragraph 1565 (of German federal law),"
A 26-year-old woman, with two children, and a violent, abusive husband sought a quick divorce when her husband threatened to kill her. No said the judge, you have to wait a year.
No body has the right to quote form the sacred books in order to justify inhumane treatment.
Posted by: Ahmed Zaki at March 23, 2007 1:29 AMIt is cultural relativism again. The case here is not about the teachings of Islam because people can conclude different interpretations. The case simply is that you live in a modern society which is different than yours especially in the sense of applicability of fair laws. This means that no body has the right to quote form the sacred books in order to justify inhumane treatment.
Posted by: Ahmed Zaki at March 23, 2007 1:31 AM