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Sharia law debate - Set the Agenda

Sunrise over a Cross on top of a church in the middle of two Mosque Minarets Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams The Evangelical Alliance has been working on issues of freedom of conscience and religion for a number of years. The controversy over the Archbishop of Canterbury has escalated this conversation, and we feel this is an opportune time to widen the debate to the broader Christian community.

We are very interested in hearing your opinions, and will feed them into an expert group who will be formulating a comprehensive Christian response to these issues.

Here are some questions to guide your thinking:

How can religious conscience and values be protected in a secular state?
What is your view of Sharia law operating within the British legal system? Do you see any acceptable way aspects of Sharia could be integrated?
What is the relationship like between Christians and Muslims in your area? Can you describe any local examples of good or bad relations?
Do you agree with the Archbishop of Canterbury that, as the established/majority religion, Christians should attempt to speak for the liberties and consciences of people of other faiths in Britain as well as our own?
How do you think the Evangelical Alliance should respond to this debate?

Links

Archbishop of Canterbury sharia law controversy - A letter to our members
Joel Edwards - Thought for the Day, 9th February 2008 - script (PDF - opens in a new window)
Audio on Radio 4 website (opens in a new window)
Joel Edwards - Alltogether with the Evangelical Alliance on Premier Radio 8th February 2008 (opens in a new window)

To give us your opinions please use either the form below, email us (debate@eauk.org) or write to us at: Debate, Evangelical Alliance, Whitefield House, 186 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4BT.

Note: Closing date for responses is 29th February 2008

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