Iraq Religious Freedom

Iraq is predominantly a Muslim country, in which the two major sects of Islam are represented more equally than in any other state. The ancient Semitic peoples of Iraq , the Babylonians

So, we ask, “Who are the Mandaeans?” The Mandaeans are a small Gnostic religious group of people with beliefs that differ from those of the Muslims in Iraq and Iran. The religion has affinitive similarities with both Judaism and Christianity. The language affiliated with the Mandaeans is Aramaic which ties closely to that of Jesus of Nazareth. Many Mandaeans are found residing alone riverways in Iran and Iraq where baptizing is performed at birth, before marriage, after marriage and several times afterwards.

Logan, Lara, Jeff Newton, and Richard Butler. "Iraq's Christians Persecuted by ISIS." CBSNews. CBS Interactive, 22 Mar. 2015. Web. 13 Aug. 2015. The main point in this article is to show how far ISIS has gone to eradicate Christians in Iraq; they are causing deleterious effects on Christian towns. Christians have been living in this area for almost 2,000 years and more than 125,000 have been forced out of their homes. The author is trying to spread awareness of things going on in the Middle East. Monasteries that have been there for almost 2,000 years and have perpetuated several empires, invasions and conquests are now feeling threatened by ISIS. They are using Nazi techniques

Throughout the depths of recorded history Muslims have constantly committed mass murders upon innocent people in the name of Islam. According to long established conventional Islamic views, Muhammad’s revelations start the Qur’an off in 610. Dating back to as early as 627, the Prophet Muhammad’s followers have been recorded of murdering large numbers of “non-believers” and even believers for that matter (Ye 'or, 1985). While researching wars declared in the name of Islam, the words “convert” or “die” (more often than not they surfaced together making the claim “convert or die”) surfaced exceedingly often. Despite the common belief imprinted into the minds of nearly every United States citizen/civilian whom attended or is attending public school with the U.S., oppressing a people based off of their religious beliefs has the ability to be beneficial to the world on a global scale. Muslims should not be allowed to act as political advocates considering Islam gives approval of segregation, provides obligations of the religions followers to commit senseless acts of violence, and because of the fact that Islam allows systematic lying as a religious policy. Throughout this research essay we will discuss facts in regards to traditional and modern Islamic ideology while deciding whether someone of such beliefs has a place in a position

In the first article, the writer discusses of religious freedom within the United States and asking if the government creates laws and policies that adequately protect individuals’ civil rights from religious institutions. Freedom of religion is a principle that has been deeply embedded in the foundation of American culture since the American revolution and is written as the First Amendment in the Constitution. Americans are able to choose any religion or none at all without any influence from the government or the public, but there are no adequate laws that protect individuals from refusing services that violate their religious belief. The article touches on two sides of human rights, one side discusses the protection of individuals religious

Ideology is an intellectual framework that best structures society, and nationalism is the belief that people or nation have the right to self-determination. These concepts differ across cultures, and our concept is not always accepted in other parts of the world. Sistani used these concepts to appeal to the Iraqi people by arguing that there was no guarantee that the CPA elected constitutional committee will draft a constitution that upholds the Iraqi people’s interest and expresses their national identity whose backbone is sound Islamic religion and noble social values. His argument was for a homegrown, popularly elected constitutional committee that would draft a legitimate constitution that was uniquely Iraqi and served the best interest of the Iraqi people. In Arabic, “legitimacy” carries religious connotations; the notion that something is right because it is in accordance with divine precepts. What is considered as legitimate in Iraq does not run in concert to what western nations consider. The Iraqi ideology of religion playing a role in public life is a factor of why the population saw the fatwa as legitimate. The CPA should have immediately recognized that the American view of separation of church and state was different than the Iraqi view. Iraqis believe that Islam should play a role in public life. The knowledge and

Moreover, Moon argues that “[e]lections are lauded as symbolic of the arrival of democracy, but every democratic theorist agrees that there is far more to democracy that elections” (116). Removing Saddam Hussein and setting up elections, does not address the underlying systematic issues within the country. There are other Baathist leaders besides Hussein, and removing the dictator does not remove the Sunni versus Shia conflict within the region. Moon goes on to state that “[a]n Iraqi-headed government may embody sovereignty, but scholars of democracy are unanimous that the tricky part of maintaining the monopoly on the legitimate use of force lies not in creating instruments of power, but in constraining its illegitimate exercise. That requires

As a political tactic, rulers often portray themselves in a certain way in order to stabilize their reign and rule more effectively. Some take the approach of uniqueness by setting themselves apart from their subject population while others take the approach of sameness by emphasizing the similarities in which they share with the people. Not exclusively limited to apartness or sameness, some rulers have shown to employ a mix of both ruling styles. It is these versatile rulers who have experienced more successes in their reign because they are not compelled to only one ruling style, allowing them to better adapt to the needs of their ruling population. The apartness ruling style is best seen in the Safavid Empire under the rule of Shah Ismail. Shah Ismail uses religion as a political tool to control his state and does so by declaring Shi’ism, a smaller branch of Islam, as the state religion (#). After separating himself & his people from those who are not willing to abide to his ideologies, Shah Ismail can now demand the absolute loyalties from his subjects and persecute those who are deviant. This radical act further creates a deep chasm between Shi’ite Muslims and nearby Sunni Muslims neighbors. As a result, cultural flow and the exchange of beliefs between Sunni & Shi’ite states are essentially hindered. Ismail’s apartness ruling approach is taken to the extreme with social, religious, and legal systems being strictly confined to Shi’ite doctrines (@). It is noted that

In this paper, it will be submitted that some forms of establishment such as that in England and Scotland is consistent with religious freedom. While other forms of establishment such as that in Iran, which is noted as being an Islamic theocracy with the adoption of Sharia law is not consistent with religious freedom.

Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq for almost a third of the country’s existence as an independent nation. Since its beginning, Iraq was divided by ethnicity and tribal structures representing alternative socio-political communities in competition with central state government. In fact, Iraq has always been a weak state – defined as having just enough power and coercive force for the central government to remain in control – and its viability over time depended on its ability to govern and enforce laws. The durability of tribal structures, particularly those in the sparsely populated Sunni portions of the country, made it difficult for the Iraqi government to absorb and integrate them (Crone, 1993). These problems were exacerbated by the faction

In the OIC third observatory report to the United Nations it seeks for Muslim refugee accommodation by the host country opposed to assimilation and seen as the best strategy to integrate The Muslims either by immigration or refugee status protected by Sharia Law expect accommodation not assimilation. The underlying motive in Sharia Law frees the Muslim from assimilation, integration, and therefore retain genuine identity as a Muslim. The host country has no alternative to accept the Muslim protected by the United Nations charter and observatory report to accommodate capitulating consequently, in the case of Europe, sophistication and law. The Muslim has the freedom to practice Sharia as in England set up a legal system contrary to British law. It seems to be horrific for the Muslim to perceive Sariah as acceptable believing the value of Sariah as just and righteous at the expense of the British, for example. And not only in England the Muslim persuades his or her righteousness, but throughout Europe and United States. The intertwined language of the OIC embodied by fifty-seven Muslim states and the United Nations agreed to the resolution of intolerance and discrimination against Muslims. However; the view turned depict host countries as victims of sponsoring a deadly ideology negating western values and national identity. The intolerance and discrimination to the contrary not against Muslims; instead the host country stricken by Sharia Law and forced to submit to a medieval ideology. Western Law deemed unfit for the Muslim and Sharia tailored perfectly unchangeable due to its omnipotent nature. Unless Americans wake up and examine the ideology and riveting purpose to enforce Islamic Law the melding of globalization under the Sacred Canopy of Islam has no alternative to unfold in an astutely manner a Universal

The evolution of domestic, regional, and international dynamics has directly influenced the relationship between the Islamism and Joran. Insight into the history, ideology, and platform of Jordan’s most organized Islamist political party Islamic Action Front can offer a plan of action to not only answer the calls for dignity heard throughout the Arab Spring, but also to counter radical Islamic militant movements such as Daesh. The Muslim Brotherhood had the most to gain from the introduction of Liberalization, however when the National Charter was ratified a series of set backs, including an opening for the establishment of political parties and the one man, one vote electoral law had diminished the Islamist majority in the Lower House of Parliament. After failing to create reform though playing by the rules of the game, coupled with a Jordanian-Israeli Peace Treaty, the Muslim Brotherhood and its political party Islamic Action Front announced a boycott of the 1997 Lower Parliament Elections. Until today, the Islamist strategy of engaging in the Lower Parliament, boycotting elections, and protesting in the streets has failed in producing a positive outcome for their

The Iraqi election in 2005 is viewed by most as a success for the Kurds, they won the large number of seats as an appositive and deserved outcome. However, many obstacles stand in the way of their autonomy. These include the style of government in Iraq, as many, including the Arabs and Turkmen of Kirkuk, oppose the federal state structure. In addition, the claim of Kirkuk has instilled fear among Iraq’s neighbours and poses a threat to the future of the Iraqi State itself. The city has become a source of ethnic-sectarian conflicts, as well as the possibility of a regional conflict. This article explains that, what would happen if Iraq proves to be a failed State that cannot sustain a federal democracy? Rather, it will explain that whether federalism will become the road to secession for the Kurds, as the language of the new constitution is problematic and illustrates a lack of sophistication in constitutional writing.

And in Article 2, the repugnancy clause is enshrined so that no laws can be contrary to the religion of Islam and its interpretation in the Shia faith" (Video_5.3_36:18). Successful incorporation of Islamic principles into the Constitution embodies the principles of religious reformism explicitly underpinning the profound formative role of Islam defining the legal identity of the country.

In recent years, the Iraqi nation has endured a crisis that will forever remain in the hearts and minds of the Middle Eastern culture. However, the outcomes of the War on Iraq will not change the long-lasting and passionate traditions and memories that have been held in the country for decades. One major event that happened in Iraq’s history is that on October 3, 1932 Iraq was established as an independent nation. Iraq has always been a country in which respect and generosity have been highly valued and play an important cultural role in everyday life. Additionally, approximately ninety-five percent of Iraqis are Muslim, and therefore Islam is the official religion of this nation (Gutierrez 1). Furthermore, Iraq is a