Lina Joy affair sparks apostasy debate among Muslims
Legal experts and Islamic scholars and leaders square off before a large audience in a public debate over the conflict that pits Sharia against civil law in conversion cases. Some believe the issue has not been settled since the Qur’an is silent as to how apostasy should be punished and that what punishment that does exist “is man-made”. Others insist that any dialogue must be preceded by “respect for religion and its experts.”
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Previous posts concerning Lina Joy & her legal fight to have her religious designation changed from moslem to Christian:
Verdict in dispute over Christian convert could define Muslim Malaysia's religious identity
CHRISTIAN CONVERT LOSES CASE
Civil courts abdicate in favour of Sharia courts at the expense of Malaysia’s Christians
No Freedom Worship for Muslims Says Court
Lina Joy: “Freedom of conscience is at risk in Malaysia”
A Muslim can renounce his faith, but only as set out by Sharia
Syariah court sole authority on Islam
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1) Lina Joy affair sparks apostasy debate among Muslims
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
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