The Search For Enlightenment

I have to admit to a little incredulity as I watched BBC Three last night. So much so, that I recorded My Brother The Islamist.

The documentary in which Robb Leech sets out to reconnect with his stepbrother Richard, who became a radical Islamist called Salahuddin and believes the UK should be ruled by Sharia law.

Ok I hear you say, “what has this got to do with you”, well there are a few things …

• His name is Richard
• He comes from Dorset
• His faith is regarded as different

I think that will do for now.

But seriously there are some very important differences …

• Islamists have one aim, to make everyone comply with Sharia law
• Islamists are prepared to use aggression to get their point across
• Islamists will not stop until the whole World is Muslim

This is not acceptable. It lacks both wisdom and compassion, and the courage is in doubt too, as the leaders tend to let their followers do all the protesting.

There is room for all religions in multi-cultural Britain, but it has to be based on mutual respect and dialogue.