Australia is doing its best to welcome Muslims, but finds that the inner workings of Islam as manifested through Shari'a often undermines the dignity of women and the good will of the taxpayers.
SOME Muslim religious leaders in Victoria are condoning rape within marriage, domestic violence, polygamy, welfare fraud and exploitation of women, according to an explosive report on the training of imams.
- Rape and violence condoned within marriage
- Study says Islamic law applied to benefit men
- Mufti of Australia denies claims
Women seeking divorces have also been told by imams that they must leave "with only the clothes on their back" and not seek support or a share of property because they can get welfare payments.
And the report says some imams knowingly perform polygamous marriages, also knowing that the second wife, a de facto under Australian law, can claim Centrelink payments. [England facing same challenge.]
For those familiar with the lives of women in the Middle East, this comes as no surprise, but for those who think that diversity is possible with such divergent worldviews, the data is troubling.
Complete report here.
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