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Reflection of incapability A thousand methods can be used to conceal incompetence. The imposition of sharia bylaws by several local governments is a striking example. It is based on the assumption that unless the growing moral decadence is fixed soon, God will punish us more severely. Natural disasters, which have afflicted this country recently, are often associated with God's punishment. That rationality, I think, is based on abstract concepts which don't touch on the real problems faced by our society, such as corruption, poverty, malnutrition, unemployment, poor public services, etc. It is even possible that the imposition of sharia bylaws is deliberately done to fend off criticism of the incompetence of local governments. Meanwhile, the imposition of sharia bylaws also means that we overlook the multicultural characteristics of our society. Therefore, it's imperative to revoke the sharia bylaws, because they will not improve conditions, but will only cause tension among our people. KAFI HANDIKO Jakarta ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Join modern day disciples reach the disfigured and poor with hope and healing http://us.click.yahoo.com/lMct6A/Vp3LAA/i1hLAA/aYWolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Milis Wanita Muslimah Membangun citra wanita muslimah dalam diri, keluarga, maupun masyarakat. Situs Web: http://www.wanita-muslimah.com ARSIP DISKUSI : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wanita-muslimah/messages Kirim Posting mailto:wanita-muslimah@yahoogroups.com Berhenti mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Milis Keluarga Sejahtera mailto:keluarga-sejahtera@yahoogroups.com Milis Anak Muda Islam mailto:majelismuda@yahoogroups.com This mailing list has a special spell casted to reject any attachment .... Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wanita-muslimah/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
