“Muslim societies invariably struggle to define the place of religion in the political realm. The results have been generally divisive and inconclusive; those who consider themselves liberals holding secular views fall on one side, and conservatives with a more traditionally religious view of the state fall on the other.”

Zeeshan Hasan discusses the idea that, while freedom to choose your religion may theoretically lead to a secular state, laws are inherently dictated by a country’s norms – which include religion. LiberalIslam.net article here.

Posted Thursday, May 3rd, 2007 @ 8:24 am
Filed in community and social, human rights, politics

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