Yes they can. And G-D willing, they shall.Why should a specific form of government and an organized religion create such a friction? It really seems strange.
They are trying no doubt - but I do not know how they are going to treat (an e.g.) the freedom and liberties that women in democratic nations take for granted, but are often prohibited in strictly muslim societies?
the big disconnect between Islam and democracy is Sharia law. You have a minority of religious conservatives determining laws for all muslims in whatever ways they want (usually the most extreme) This does not help democracy regardless of what the majority religion is.
Yes they can. And G-D willing, they shall.Why should a specific form of government and an organized religion create such a friction? It really seems strange.
Turkey is a fine example of democracy and islam existing together.
Reading is usually silent. You don't HAVE to read Phil's comments out loud to yourself, you know.
They are trying no doubt - but I do not know how they are going to treat (an e.g.) the freedom and liberties that women in democratic nations take for granted, but are often prohibited in strictly muslim societies?
the big disconnect between Islam and democracy is Sharia law. You have a minority of religious conservatives determining laws for all muslims in whatever ways they want (usually the most extreme) This does not help democracy regardless of what the majority religion is.