The current situation of radical Muslims in America, is an issue candidates for a Texas statewide office must address. It will take a thoughtful approach on a variety of aspects. Ignoring the discussion of whether Muslim is or is not a religion, we do not want to destroy our own Freedoms of Religion in this process. The issue is more rooted in the Arab mindset. It does not help that our own Texas legislature has passed resolutions honoring Muslims including the ridiculous recognition of Zoroastrian Day.
First: To our Arab neighbors, the fact that you are in America is your very own admission that the Western Culture is superior. You made that declaration with your feet. Attempting to superimpose a version of Islam in Texas is the complete opposite of your actions.
Second: Western Culture is rooted in Christianity regardless if liberal Americans or atheists want to acknowledge it. “Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?” (Mt 7:17). Arabs in America are picking the fruits of our Judeo-Christian society. They are not in their own country because a “rotten tree cannot bear good fruit.” (Mt7:19) America is not interested in Arabs transplanting the rotten tree left behind in their own country.
As Governor, this is the path Texas would need to embark. It is not a necessarily easy path, but freedom is not easily defended or preserved.
Step 1: Declare English the official language of Texas. This is not discriminatory. A common language is critical to assimilation. The key to America’s past success in immigration as a “melting pot” is a common language that unites us. This concept of diversity as a strength was tested and failed, evidenced by Martha’s Vineyard’s response to inclusivity when immigrants arrived on their island. This means all these multilingual language ballots go away (cost savings). Local election judges can find clerks that speak a prominent language as a courtesy. With county wide voting the voter can find a location or bring a translator. Any pushback from the DOJ can be dealt with the simple reminder that Texas is the most sovereign of the sovereign states.
Step 2: No Sharia Law or Courts. Verbiage in many contracts contains “disputes will be settled per Texas Law.” This applies in our civil institutions of Marriage and Civil Matters. There will be no Sharia courts, nor will Sharia courts have any jurisdiction in civil matters including marriage and divorce. Marriage is foundational to a thriving society. As in all other religions in America, a Marriage license must first be obtained from a county clerk before the presiding cleric performs the religious ceremony.
Invoking religious restrictions is not unprecedented. When the Utah Territory applied for statehood, America invoked restrictions on the Mormon practice of polygamy. Precepts in the Quran that are in conflict with Texas law cannot be practiced.
A perfect example: a catholic gets a civil marriage divorce. The marriage contract they made with their marriage license is dissolved in the eyes of the state. Per the catholic faith, if one wishes to marry again in the Catholic Church, they must get their marriage annulled under the Canon laws of Catholicism. As the state recognizes the individual as divorced, they can get married civilly. In this case, Catholic Canon law does not supersede Texas law. This will be the same for those practicing Islam under Sharia law.
Step 3: Invoke similar practices. If Arabs press further for a subculture, Texas will invoke the same strictures Arab countries practice in dealing with resident non-Muslims. Texas will be forced to take away any tax exemptions they may have under Texas Law and invoke a tax similar to the Jizya. Jizya is a tax charged to non-Muslims to live and practice their religion within a Muslim society.
One of the 5 pillars of the Quran is the Zakat. Zakat requires Muslims to donate a percentage of their wealth for the needy. If the Arabs insist on being a subculture and allowed to live under Sharia law, by the very Quran there is no reason for them to need access to American welfare programs including school lunch programs. Zakat is not just a calling to tithe; it is a pillar of Islam.
Arabs can come to America and assimilate while keeping their customs and practicing their faith. All cultures throughout the world have done so. But Texas is not going to make the mistake of allowing a subculture within our society. A mistake France and England have made. It is preposterous for a subculture to insist the very laws which failed them in their own country, replace Texas law.
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