26 July 2012

Landmark case: Government argues that Islam is political

What began as a clear first amendment issue has exploded into a landmark case regarding the the status of Islam as a political entity.

Today the Detroit Transit Authority (SMART), a government entity, argued before the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals that our "Leaving Islam" ad was political because Islam is political. At least two of the three judges seemed to go along.

If the Court rules against us, it will be ruling that Islam is political and that Sharia is a political program -- something that other government agencies have strenuously denied. If that happens, will Islam and Sharia deserve the protection of a religion? [Jihad Watch] Read more