So glad we defeated the Taliban!

Originally Posted by Wesker

And democracy, or a representative from of government works pretty well here, in case you haven't noticed.

That really depends on your definition of "pretty well". heh heh.

Ugh.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Bradylama

All I have to say is, bully for the Afghanis. We came in there to give them a choice, and they chose to adhere to Islamic Law, though not being an actual theocracy.

If they adhere to Islamic Law, then I'm pretty sure that make's them a theocracy. Their faith is playing a dominant role in their government.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Bradylama

But their faith is not their government.

For Afghanistan to technically be a theocracy, the Mullahs or the Ayatohllas, or whatever the Hell the local clergy calls themselves would hold effective political power. Simply because a nation adheres to a law put forth by a religion does not necessarily make it theocratic.

Differing ideas on the definition of theocracy then.

A theocracy in my mind is a government that is "divinely" inspired and follows the ideals of a religon. Not necessarily needing a religous figurehead or icon to be head of state. If they follow Islamic laws down the the letter, which seems to be the case that fits under my notion of a theocracy.

Plus, government has always co-opted religous figureheads.

Originally Posted by Bradylama

None of our laws contradict Christian ones, do they?

No, but not all of them agree with Christian ideals. Laws are suppose to be blind in a religous/race/sex sense. In this case, the ideals of the extremist Muslims are being followed. Enough in my mind to qualify them as a theocracy.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.