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Inside the FL Appeals Ruling Upholding Islamic Law in Mosque Case

Judge Richard A. Nielsen Allowed to Use Islamic Law in Mosque Case

Judge Richard A. NielsenJudge Richard A. Nielsen

Is Florida distinguishing itself as the new battleground for Shariah law in America?

A decision by a Florida appeals court to allow a local judge to uphold Islamic law in a controversial mosque-related lawsuit is gaining national attention. Critics are decreeing this as a concerning development — though the facts paint a complicated legal picture.

To recap, former trustees of the Islamic Education Center of Tampa sued the mosque after claiming that they were unfairly removed from their positions. When the case made its way to court, Hillsborough Circuit Judge Richard Nielsen (a Republican nominated by former Gov. Jeb Bush) ruled that “ecclesiastical Islamic law” would be cited in the case. As you may recall, the Blaze first covered this case back in March 2011. Fox News has more:

Nielsen said in March that based on testimony, “under ecclesiastical law” and pursuant to the Koran, “Islamic brothers should attempt to resolve a dispute among themselves.”

Below, see a portion of his ruling (you can read the original ruling here):

Judge Richard A. Nielsen Allowed to Use Islamic Law in Mosque Case

Many saw this act as an attempt by Nielsen to allow Islamic law into American courts. But it should be noted that the two parties — the Islamic center and the estranged trustees — had reportedly decided beforehand to use an imam and Islamic law to resolve their differences through arbitration.

If this is true, then Neilsen was only referencing Islamic legalities in making a determination as to whether the parties could solve their problems through arbitration and not the courts (in the end, he ruled they could). Here’s where the situation really derailed. The St. Petersburg Times reports:

The arbitration itself is in dispute, with mosque officials saying it never took place.

The arbitrator ruled in favor of several men ousted as mosque trustees, a decision that, if upheld, could wrest control of $2.2 million in mosque coffers.

Like everything else in the litigation, the meaning of the appeals court ruling is in dispute.

Confused? You’re not alone. Essentially, the issue at hand here seems to be the fact that there was no written opinion, thus the mosque and its representation believe that the court isn’t addressing the true merits of the case. Paul Thanasides, the attorney representing the mosque, claims that both the U.S. Constitution and Florida law do not allow for Nielsen to follow Islamic law in making his ruling.

While this is an interesting argument, especially coming from the leaders of a mosque, one wonders if the loss in arbitration is further complicating the mosque’s view on the matter.

Again — it must be noted that, while Neilsen did send the case to an arbitrator, claiming that Islamic law could govern the debate, he did not, himself, employ Sharia law. Florida‘s 2nd District Court of Appeal’s rejection of the request to block Neilsen‘s ruling essentially places the case back in the judge’s hands.

A motion that Thanasides filed with him on Monday, though, asks for the case to be dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction. The motion reads, “Florida law is clear that courts may not decide corporate governance disputes involving religious organizations.”

According to Lee Segal, who represents the four trustees, the appeals decision is a major win for his side. He claims that the appeals ruling essentially places the case back into Neilsen’s hands, though the lawyer explains that his clients may be ruled against if it is determined that Islamic law was not followed in arbitration.

Because this case is civil and not criminal, the presence of Islamic law takes on an entirely different meaning. If it were criminal, the state would be making decisions based solely on Islamic law.

In a civil case, when all parties are Muslims, the notion that religious law would be relied upon to settle a dispute is somewhat more benign. Still, there are some valid questions worth asking — one of them being: Where is the limit on including religious law in legal rulings?

(H/T: Fox News)

Comments (139)

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  • Oldwarrior
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:03pm

    This judge if you can call him one!! Needs to go back to school and re-read the law of OUR land Can he read the laws of this land? If not let him move out of the U.S. I did not serve over 25 years in the Army defending the Constitution for him to follow “ecclesiastical Islamic law” his day of reckoning will come. They the people of his state needs to write, a make sure he never rules on a case again. Our founding fathers gives us the rights and tool to make such changes…. When our judges, leaders, makes rules, and laws that are wrong then our government has become a tyrannical. Then we the People MUST do what is right!!! Think about People !!! Read the Constitution, read what out founding fathers had to say!!! its not to late…

    U.S. Army Ret, Gold Start Dad,
    California Freedom Fighter

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    • Echelon
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:18pm

      Amen. This could be the start of something with far greater consequences if allowed to continue. WE the people must stop this.

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    • lillymckim
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:39pm

      This Judge is wrong! and just another very important reason to use your votes wisely when Judges are voted on..

      There is ONE RULE OF LAW in the USA and it’s not “ISLAMIC LAW/SHARIA LAW”

      We the people of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA will not uphold and or be COMPLIANT to Islamic/Sharia Law!

      Vote this JUDGE OUT if he cannot uphold the LAWS of the USA … vote him out!
      He should step down immediately!

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    • turkey13
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 2:26pm

      million in their coffers. This why we need to tax churches. I go to the one cup Churc of Christ and we have no tax I.D. and pay income taxes. In the Bible it says ” Give Ceaser what is due to Caeser.” There are many churches that are just fronts so Joe Blow can own sports cars and have homes all across the country. Remember the Jim & Tammy Baker!

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 2:36pm

      “True” followers of Islam do not accept our Constitution or our Laws…The Koran is their religion and their law…Islam is incompatible with our Republic…plain and simple!

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    • Faithful Fisherman
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 4:26pm

      The original case had to do with parties within a Muslim religious organization. Judge Neilson allowed the parties to try and resolve the dispute within their religious framework, and NOT involve secular government, which is the original intent of the quote “ Seperation of Church and State” clause in our Constitution. This happens all the time, you just do not hear about it, because it is handled by most religious organizations in this manner. The judge is a member of my church, and I can emphatically state that he is in no way supporting the implementation of Sharia law, into the court system. As the statue states, Florida law is prohibited from ruling on these type of “religious” cases. Now because one party did not follow through with the arbitration motion, or is not happy with the ruling,that is not the judge’s fault. The original case had to do with property rights, and the value of that property. We must make sure we have all the available information surrounding these types of cases before we go off “half cocked” and make statements that in hindsight are not accurate.

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    • webpreacher
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 4:59pm

      This is a tactic used by the Nation of Islam they have used in other Countries court system to muster in their Sharia Law in the Land. The case in FL, I believe was choreographed / manufactured, as to get the results intended, which is to give an argument / defense of Muslims to have their own judicial system for Muslim civil issues. As it as worked in other Countries, so it appears to be working here to, and it will open up the door for Islam Justice and Law, essentially their own “sovereignty” within our own Nation’s borders. It will not end there, Islam’s end goal is Global domination, wherein Sharia Law is the only Law Globally, the only religion, it may be ( ? ), the NWO, “New World Order” !

      For more information go to;
      http://www.Jesus-is-Savior.com
      http://www.GodSaid/ManSaid.com

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    • robstoddard
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 5:48pm

      Hey wait now just a minute. Did you read the article? That which he stated in Sharia is within the laws of our land. Sharia dictates that these muslims should settle their differences between themselves and not go to our court system. Basically, he‘s using sharia law to get this case off the back of Florida’s over-booked court system. I applaud the man for finding such an eloquent way to tell these people to piss off and settle their differences in the alley behind the school.

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    • Marci
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 12:57am

      This judge needs to be kicked off the bench. We have one rule of law here.

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    • PATTY HENRY
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 2:59am

      THE CAMEL’S NOSE is under the tent.

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    • Constitution Hour
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 10:29am

      The problem is people do not understand the law. The simple fact is the judge did what was right in this case ths far. I recall a story awhile back concerning a Church and the property of said Church. The court ruled the dispute must be resolved based on doctrinal law of the Church involved. This is simple contract law, the terms of the contract dictate the law to be used in case of a dispute. This in no way imposes that law upon the people or the State, only on the parties to the conract dispute. This story is much to do about nothing.The court is simply acting as referee between the two parties.
      The court is upholding the terms of the contract as it should. It is really very simple and there is nothing underhanded or dangerous to see here.

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    • proudinfidel54
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 10:43am

      Wow! We must have all took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up in Iran. Does this mean if I hate my wife I can go join a Mosque somewhere and lite her butt on fire???

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    • InversionTheory
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 11:45am

      I’m no attorney, but this sounds like the judge simply agreed to allow the disputing parties to use binding arbitration of their choosing. Why should the judge involve US law in a private contract dispute resolution when the parties have agreed? Should all private contracts with binding arbitration clauses be void so the courts can step in and resolve things?

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    • PATTY HENRY
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 12:09pm

      BECAUSE…there is precedence that says not all contracts are legal UNDER OUR LAWS – the RULE OF LAW. SHARIA LAW is not legal UNDER OUR LAWS…Instead of acknowledging Sharia Law in ANY FORM, this judge should have thrown out their contract and ordered them to arbitrate using the principles of OUR RULE OF LAW…or moved to another country where they can use their Sharia Law. WHAT PART OF THAT is too difficult for you to understand. THE CAMEL’S NOSE got under our tent because of this slippery, sneaky way of thinking. IN AMERICA, you have to USE AMERICAN RULE OF LAW on all contracts. NO EXCEPTIONS. THERE IS ONLY AMERICAN LAW in AMERICA. DO you think there is RULE OF LAW in SAUDI ARABIA or IRAN? GET real you gutless people. STAND UP FOR AMERICA…no exceptions, no discussions can change the fact that THIS IS AMERICA and in AMERICA we use THE RULE OF LAW.

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    • kl1960
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 7:08pm

      this judge needs to be shot for treason. there is only one law in OUR land and that is the constitution

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    • Max jones
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 8:21pm

      The coming monetary collapse is set to usher in the New World Order. The next seven years will see the establishment of a despotic global theocracy……it could be Islam(the reign of the Mahdi or 13th caliphe). Sharia law would then be the law of the world. i look at this judge’s ruling as cowardice, if not outright sedition.
      Considering the sad state of affIairs the Obama administration has constructed during the last 3 years nothing surprises me.
      If this fascist religion that is coming is presented as some sort of quasi Christian construct, it would take on some other form of delusion, just like the NEW American system would have the illusion of a republic, and the reality of Marxism.

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  • 4truth2all
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:02pm

    One nation, one law, one constitution. Anything other is intent to destroy. Traitor is a strong word to use but might be applicable.

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  • William DaFoe
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:00pm

    From the article: “Florida law is clear that courts may not decide corporate governance disputes involving religious organizations.”

    Why did the Judge not state the above rather than making any statement on Islamic law?
    He has now opened the door to allow others to cite the case and allow Islamic law be the guiding principle for other legal issues.
    Can’t happen you say?
    Look at what the Obama administration and the Congress and Senate did with the health care citing their power comes from the “commerce clause”.
    I do not think the writers of that clause ever dreamed it would be use for healthcare.

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    • its_time_to_arrest_our_government
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:07pm

      what id like to know is why this guy is allowed to return to the bench today why are you people in fla not surround that court house today and calling for his head. this guy has no business sitting on any bench in an American court. its time he was removed by force it necessary.

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    • CatB
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:14pm

      That was my reading also WILLIAM … why not leave it at that … no decision needed. Now I fear he has opened a door … and as a Florida resident it is a door I do NOT want opened in my state.

      TEA!

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  • banjarmon
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:54am

    I learned all I need to know about islam on 9-11!!!! it is time to send all muslims back to the sandy country and let them EAT OIL!!

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  • elosogrande
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:52am

    Throw the judge out! He’s sworn to uphold the laws of our country.

    Let the Muslims decide their case under Sharia law, but do it in an Islamic country that accepts Sharia law.

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    • michael48
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:57am

      Gitmo…get them out of here…we’re quite capable of confusing our legal system(?) on our own..

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    • ryanr313
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:03pm

      How many people here support the Lutheran church’s right to follow their ecclesiastical judgment? I recall many people here being outraged that the government was telling a church what to do. As long as it is not in direct violation of the law ie Honor killing.. what is the problem? Both parties agreed to arbitration by an imam, just like the teacher/pastor agreed to abiding by the rules of the synod.

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    • webpreacher
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 5:07pm

      This is turning into a Islamic County, we have in the White House a Muslim convert, who has confessed in an interview that he is Muslim and Islam is His faith. Obama is NOT a Christian (he is a plant) , he also said ,during his campaign, that America is No longer a Christian Nation? HELLO !!!

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    • Teachergal88
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 1:14am

      I could not agree more! I am beginning to hardly recognize my own country anymore. To all the immigrants I say, “You chose to come to this country to become a part of it, not to change it into a facsimile of the country you fled.”

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  • mobynowak
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:47am

    This is not Sharia Law coming to America. It is simply upholding the terms of the contract both parties agreed to. When one party didn’t get their way they chose to breach the contract terms and run to the safe haven of Western culture and law. The judge is in fact imposing American contract law on the two parties who chose to insert Islamic law into their contract. When Islamic law failed one of them, they wanted the comfort and aid of American law. One party expects to find resolution by our system, but we also have contract law in America. Live by the sword, die by the sword. This is great because the judge is shoving it right back into their faces telling them to live by the great system Islam has dictated and has failed them.

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  • NOBALONEY
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:41am

    Trouble is the Judge Neilsen sent this into arbitration, because the parties were both Muslin, and they agreed to arbitration. The arbitrator made his ruling, and that led to the Appeals Court sending it back to Judge Neilsen.
    I believe Judge Neilsen shouln’t have ever introduced that the two parties settle their case using Sharia law.
    Florida is still part of the United States, and thus the Judge should use his judicial powers to make a fair and equatable judement.
    The

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    • Locked
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:45am

      From the article: “Florida law is clear that courts may not decide corporate governance disputes involving religious organizations.”

      If this is true, then the judge actually had his hands tied in this case, as he would not be allowed to make a ruling as per state law. As he did not write an opinion, we probably won’t know until the new case.

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    • motonutt
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:49am

      United States of America too the E. U. we will be joining you shortly. Thank you A.C.L.U.

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:58am

      If both parties agree to have the dispute settled by Islamic law, or by a blindfolded man in a tutu throwing darts at a “dispute board”, then it is proper for the State to stay out of it. Only if one of the parties appeals to the State should a judge even bother to see if he has any standing.

      I am very familiar with this process due to churches breaking away from the denomination I belonged to. The State should stay out of such disputes as much as possible and only involve itself when one of the parties asserts an injury the State is obligated to correct.

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  • welovetheUSA
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:41am

    This will not stand, that means any church can deal with their own problems without the laws of our land….nope, this will not stand.

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:49am

      It happens all the time that problems within denominations are resolved according to their laws between themselves. Less work for the courts. Though of course if they can’t ,seculat courts are always available in disputes! Where’s the story-you paranoid [actually-just deliberately stirring that genocidal anti muslim pot]?

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    • proudinfidel54
      Posted on October 27, 2011 at 10:38am

      Take note, Rose Ellen just another fine example of the poor, poor. peaceful Muslims wanting nothing more than to co-exist.

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  • NHABE64
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:40am

    Richard Neilsen should be taken out and horsewhipped for disgracing his office and himself. What a piece of crap he is, a traitor who should be tried and sent to prison. I can’t help but wonder how fat the envelope he must have received for this one was. What a despicable and disgraceful human being. Damn him!

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    • Oldphoto678
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 1:17pm

      You should be taken out and horsewhipped for being such an ignorant fool.

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  • Locked
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:40am

    Someone interpret legalese for me, because from what I’ve read, it’s saying that the judge turned it back over to the plaintiffs, said “get an arbiter,” and kept it from reaching the court. Then the organization disagreed with the arbiter’s decision and appealed, thus kicking it back to the judge. Is that right?

    I’m curious as to why he chose to send it to arbitration before, and unfortunately we might not know since he wrote no opinion on it. Perhaps he was seeking to stop a costly court case; perhaps he simply thought it a frivolous suit and told them to act like big boys and solve it themselves according to their religion. Or perhaps he thought a judge didn’t have the right to decide religious matters (which is the law in FL).

    Stay tuned, I suppose. If he has to deal with the appeal, likely there will be an opinion this time and we’ll know for sure.

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:37am

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    I bet that Judge rides a mean camel…………..

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:33am

    Guess the administration got to the judge after all…let the Sharia Law stand or the Presidents list for citizen assassination could be swiftly expanded.

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    • jetblast3500
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:52am

      From what I read, this isn’t the judge making a decision using Sharia. The two parties agreed to use sharia as their way of arbitration (which is allowable under US law as parties can choose to go to arbitration and use pretty much anyone they want as long as both parties agree – which they did). The problem arose when the old trustees lost in arbitration, and now they want to take it to court. The judge merely ruled that because they used arbitration (within sharia law), then that is what is binding because that is what they agreed to.

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    • not2bherd
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 10:39pm

      Basic business law – as soon as you sign the paper agreeing to be bound by arbitration you fore go the right to have the case heard in court. Just because you don’t like the outcome you are still bound by the resulting “judgement”. I rule in favor of the ruling.

      @Faithful Fisherman
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 4:26pm

      If you were given $1,000 dollars for every occurrence of “separation of church and state” in our constitution you’d still be broke. Keeping the state out of the Church is the intention. Not the other way around. That goes for the religion of atheism as well. No one in the state can tell you that you have to worship anyone other than yourself.

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  • momprayn
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:33am

    No surprise to those that have been watching this stuff but unfortunately, too many don’t know and this stuff just keeps spreading. This is ridiculous — with the thinking you should go by whatever your “religious laws” are – think about it. Chaos is an understatement. That’s why you need to go by a certain “standard” (Christian/biblical principles), “Constitution”, one language (English) period. This should be understood by everyone who desires to live here. All immigrants must assimilate & agree to living by these laws and if you don’t like it – you are not welcome – go live somewhere else & then conscientiously enforce them. We haven’t. So now it’s come to the predictable – Muslims who want to use their Sharia law. They know how America has slipped and how many liberals/Progs, “pc”, acceptance of multiculturism, ignorant of Islam we have now & are taking advantage of it. They’ll push and take whatever they can get. Check out Dearborn, MI. Same for the Mexican illegals, etc. You can’t be lax with enforcement.
    Check out great site for info/action re Islam: http://www.actforamerica.com

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  • Lantern
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:26am

    It sounds to me that this judge is just saying that this isn’t a matter of US law, but a religious argument and is saving the taxpayer’s money for an argument that could be solved between the trustees and the mosque. That’s why he sent it back to an arbitor. We don’t need any US interpretations of Sharia to be setting any precedents, especially in criminal trials. I don’t think there is any place for Sharia law in criminal trials, as, IMO, the Constitution trumps any other laws.

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    • THIS GENERATION
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:57am

      Then I guess that applies to every religion in the U.S.? What about the judges’ oath to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the U.S.? Sharia Law, now civil, next criminal? Nov 2012 is out last chance to stop this chaos and get back to our Constitution.

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  • Junter
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:21am

    Maybe they’ll decide on some sort of honor killing making Judge Richard Neilson an accomplice to murder.

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  • Tired-of-fools
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:21am

    Ok, so if I set up my own religion including a set of laws that I make up and a church let’s say. I then get some people to make donations to the church. At some point I can take all that money for my own, as long as it is one of my laws.

    ANOUNCEMENT:
    I am starting the Church of Fools. Those of you that want to take part in my church need only to donate $10,000 each. Please contact me and I will give you the P.O. Box number, city, state, and zip code so you can send it. Checks are non-refundable, there is no limit on how many checks you can send.

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  • geo01
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:21am

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    THIS JUDGE MUST BE DIS-BARRED.
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    The law of the land … MEANS JUST THAT……When in Rome do as the Romans do?
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    OUR COUNTRY IS THE BIGGEST WHIMP COUNTRY when it comes to giving up our sovereignty.
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    We need to begin with BANNING LIFETIME APPOINTMENTS FOR JUDGES…………This would include Supreme Court justices. LIFETIME APPOINTMENTS……..lead to decades of agenda dominance whether it be CONSERVATIVE OR LIBERAL.
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    • PubliusPencilman
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:30am

      Would you say the same for any judge that allows Jewish Halakha Arbitration courts?

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    • 762x51
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 2:08pm

      Arbitration, jack-wagon, is a process you enter into, not alaw you are subject to, geeeeze!

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  • The next to last american president
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:18am

    It was foretold long ago that a great sage would arise at a time of doom. The time is now, the man is Glenn Beck.

    GLENN BECK “ORACLE OF DOOM”

    Those brave Americans, who watched and listened to Glen Beck, knew the beginning of the end commenced in early 2009. Glenn arose as an ancient prophet preaching to the masses in the political and economic wasteland. Many heard his cries for action, only a few took him as serious. Many on the left tried to discredit and silence him. Day after day, Glen tirelessly pleaded for the leaders of the country to repent, change from their evil ways and be fiscally responsible. Glen created charts, graphs, drew chalkboard illustrations and gave speeches till his voice cracked. Towards the end, he even resorted to hand puppets to get his point across. He begged his audience to prepare for this day by buying survival food, gold, silver, non hybrid garden seeds and a Liberty Safe. Often he would be brought to tears, the unbridled raw emotion and his love of God, family and country. I often worried that Glen went near the edge of insanity, but thankfully, at the last instance, normalcy would always return. His wife and family always had a calming effect. Tania, his beloved wife however petite, could always keep Glen under control. To Tania-Your country owes you more in gratitude than we can ever express!

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    • TexasHunter
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:43am

      Dude lay off the crack pipe. You need to be talking about Obama. He is the one running this country into the ground. While OWS is making a distraction for all he is passing everything he can to keep this country at its knees. You really need to wake up. Or go to sleep.

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    • TheVoice1
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:11pm

      Hey!! Hey!!! Over here…now focus and listen to me for a moment Toe-Toe…you are not in Kansas anymore dude and mommy and daddy are coming home soon so you need to get off their computer, drink lots of water, and hide your butt under the covers until this passes….when it does, lay off that stuff man it will rot your teeth, your brain, well lets hope the water helps shall we…..oh and that little white Tu-Tu outfit, best put it back in sis’s room. Run along, off to bed now…

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  • sister1_rm
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:14am

    How bizarre. Islamic clerics saying they can’t uphold their own laws? An outsider form the government must decide for them? I actually feel sorry for this judge. No matter what he does he can’t win. He can’t tell the muslims to follow their own laws without offending them and the conservatives who put him in office, and he can’t accept the case without offending the muslims and the conservatives who put him in office.

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    • sister1_rm
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:22am

      This has to be a set up. They probably agreed to try and force this through the courts to get another aspect of Sharia law shoved in place. I wish these extremist would go home already to a country where this kind of behavior is accepted.

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    • Shellback
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:38am

      You are spot on. This is a setup, a test run if you will.

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  • Smokey_Bojangles
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:13am

    Maybe that is the real reason Casey Anthony was let go?

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  • NotaLemming
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:08am

    This is nothing new but IT MUST BE STOPPED!
    Look at this 667 page report that was done almost a year ago about Saaria in America.
    Sharia Law cited, used and awarded in 23 court case across America http://wp.me/p121oH-2oU

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:08am

    I guess this Judge would to support honor killings

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  • eramthgin
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:06am

    This just proves my case that attornies should not be judges.

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  • JRook
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:05am

    No different than the Rabbinical courts in Israel and orthodox communities in the US. Next.

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:03am

    Well I guess we can all now create our own laws and the court will uphold them??

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    • Smokey_Bojangles
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 11:40am

      What if my Religion‘s law required me to smear bacon grease on other religion’s head hear?

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    • Chet Hempstead
      Posted on October 26, 2011 at 3:45pm

      If you get others to agree to abide by them, the court will uphold that as a contract that will affect how disputes over later contracts between you and the same parties will be resolved. That’s what happened here, and it’s really not very unusual contrary to the whining of the ignorant cowards who mistake this for some kind of first step toward imposing Islamic law on people who have not previously freely agreed to abide by it.

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