04-17-2008, 02:45 AM
Shambu:
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Something that we miss often when we talk about Islamic nation is Turkey which I believe is not Islamic on paper. But there are som recent developments in Turkey which is is most interesting.
Heard of Secular Jihad?
Short story: Islamic party gained majority in last election. Formed govt. They amended constitution in the way girls can wear scarves in univesity/schools. Boy did it enrage the seculars and they say it's against constitution. They want the govt banned - in other words, goverment elected less than a year ago with majority will be out of power if judiciary has any say in the matter. 8 of the 11 judges in SC which has already agreed to hear the case were appointed by seculars and only 7 votes are needed.
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This is nothing but a coup by different means.
Those who follow seculars in India should pay close attention, very very close attention - if you get my drift. The word 'secular' was introduced in our constitution sometime in 80s I think. Indira Gandhi govt did it if I recall but what were the circumstances?
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Guy said, "Iraq, Iran, Pakistan , Saudi etc put "Islamic" in the official title of the country..blah blah"<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Something that we miss often when we talk about Islamic nation is Turkey which I believe is not Islamic on paper. But there are som recent developments in Turkey which is is most interesting.
Heard of Secular Jihad?
Short story: Islamic party gained majority in last election. Formed govt. They amended constitution in the way girls can wear scarves in univesity/schools. Boy did it enrage the seculars and they say it's against constitution. They want the govt banned - in other words, goverment elected less than a year ago with majority will be out of power if judiciary has any say in the matter. 8 of the 11 judges in SC which has already agreed to hear the case were appointed by seculars and only 7 votes are needed.
link
This is nothing but a coup by different means.
Those who follow seculars in India should pay close attention, very very close attention - if you get my drift. The word 'secular' was introduced in our constitution sometime in 80s I think. Indira Gandhi govt did it if I recall but what were the circumstances?