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Islamic Sharia law in Britain is unavoidable, says Archbishop

By: Clowndude send a private message
London : United Kingdom | about 1 year ago  
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  • Dr. Rowan William-Archbishop of Cantebury
    Dr. Rowan William-Archbishop of Cantebury
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    Archbishop of Canterbury--Dr. William Rowan
Dr. Rowan William-Archbishop of Cantebury
I heard today that the Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the adoption of Islamic Sharia law in the UK is "unavoidable" and that it would help maintain social cohesion.
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