A British caliphate and secular democracy compared

From Harry's Place This is a guest post by Raziq In the last few years groups such as Al-Muhajiroun have been calling for Britain to become a Caliphate (Islamist state). So what would Britain as a Caliphate look like? Let’s look at the facts: Under a Caliphate system the internet, music, novels, media would be banned / suppressed. Anything involving freedom of thought, freedom of speech and freedom of faith would also be banned / suppressed. The Caliphate would ban whole areas of economic activity so jobs / careers would be restricted. Only a man can be the Caliph (Ruler) Once selected, the Caliph would rule as an autocrat and remain the ruler until his death. No opposition parties would be allowed. So the Caliph cannot be challenged / replaced. Muslim women would be forced to cover up and women of other faiths would be restricted in what they can wear. Non-Muslims would be forced to pay the Jizya tax and have inferior status compared to the Muslims. If history is anything to go by then violent orgies against people of other faiths would become common place. A medieval interpretation of Sharia law would be enforced. This will include stoning, chopping off hands and public floggings for various crimes. Homosexuals and lesbians would be killed. Violent Jihad against other nations would become obligatory Does this caliphate system sound appealing to anyone? Give me secular democracy any day!

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