Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Ban on Shariah, Islamic Holy Law

An uproar has erupted in Tennessee over the most far-reaching proposal in the nation against the Islamic religious law known as Shariah. The legislation would make practicing some versions of Shariah a felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The bill declares that Shariah is a threat to homeland security because it embraces jihad and "requires" followers to overthrow the U.S. government. Shariah -- which means "path" in Arabic – governs many aspects of Muslim life and influences the...Full Story