MB Civic

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/01/world/africa/01sudan.html?ref=world&pagewanted=print

“Calls in Sudan for Execution of British Teacher”

The hottest heads call for execution under Shariah law. Cooler heads are prevailing. But ANY punishment here is absurd, given that (i) it was the children who chose the name, (ii) Muhummad is the commonest name in Islam, and (iii) a teddy bear is not an object of worship (i.e. idol).

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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/01/world/01saudi.html?ref=world&pagewanted=print

“Saudi Rape Case Spurs Calls for Reform”

As I suggested in an earlier comment on this case, it should lead to a broader and more open discussion about the imposition of Shariah law. Thankfully, that is exactly what is occurring.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/01/world/africa/01shariah.html?ref=world&pagewanted=print

“Nigeria Turns From Harsher Side of Islamic Law”

In this case, Shariah law is being tempered by Western moral values – exactly the correct approach.