freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
* Theocracy: Islam requires establishment of theocracy, but not by force. In Australia, muslims would presumably only act if they gained some power as a voting block, at which point they would set about dismantling the separation of church and state, turning Australia into a theocracy, and if the opportunity arose, making Australia part of a new Caliphate.
That depends on whether the Muslims want to live in a theocracy or not I'd assume.
Muslims don't all act as one organism which is controlled from one mind. Some would vote for it others wouldn't..
In my opinion a Muslim should vote for it and would be obligated to, but there is a difference of opinion on the matter.
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
* Adultery: The penalty for adultery (extramarital sex) is death by stoning. The penalty is the same for both parties, even if one is not married.
Not correct, the one who isn't married gets lashed. The one who is gets death penalty by stoning.
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
* Fornication: The penalty for fornication (premarital sex) is 100 lashes. The penalty may be waived if the fornicators were not given the opportunity to marry before sex (eg because they couldn't afford it).
Yes sounds correct. Providing that witnesses have been provided.
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
* Homosexuality: The penalty is the same as for adultery or fornication, depending on whether you are married. This would only take place once Australia became a theocracy. Very few gays would actually be executed because apparently homosexuality simply disappears under Islam. That is, it is not driven underground by the death penalty, rather men just stop having sex with each other because they are Muslims. Four witnesses are necessary to secure a conviction and punishment. They can witness the act in a serial manner.
[/quote]
Yes, all witnessing the same act. I personally don't believe the notion that people who are Muslim would never partake in a homosexual act.
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
* Age of consent: If there's grass on the wicket, it's time to play cricket. The penalty for sex with a prepubescent child is death by stoning.
I think this really depends on mental state as well as their body FD, for example if we tried to apply the above in Australia it wouldn't work because in Australia people don't really gain maturity until they are older. In other places and in olden times people grew up quicker because more responsibility was put on them. But here it's not the same.
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
* Polygamy: A man may have up to four wives. A woman may have only one husband. She only needs one, as he provides whatever she needs. A Muslim man may take a Jewish or Christian wife. A Muslim woman may only marry a Muslim man.
Yes
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
* Clothing: A woman must cover everything except her face and hands. Her clothes must not be too tight fitting, in case her figure can be made out. Penalty????
I don't really know what penalty there is, perhaps a fine or something would be applied.
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
Can a Muslim man take an atheist wife?
No
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
What is the penalty for gambling?
I'm not sure sorry.. I'll check up for you.
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
What is the penalty for theft?
Depends what they steal, again it's subject to the rules of judgement as any western judge would have. If they are stealing to provide food for their family it means that they really were compelled to do it. Thus the state failed to ensure it's citizens had the ability to look after themselves.
If the person is stealing just because thats how they want to live their life and it's serious enough they may have their hand cut off.
freediver wrote on Jul 4
th, 2008 at 6:13pm:
Is this correct?
What other things are legal in Australia but illegal under Islamic law?
I'll have a think about it.