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Originally Posted by casey
"most influential clerics have politics that are markedly different than their faith".
I have to disagree with Jimbo here. I don't believe that one can become an influential cleric anywhere nowadays without adhering to strict Sharia Law. That same law is the overt driving force behind all political decisions. Understanding that their power and influence is derived from the religion first and foremost, they must rule accordingly.
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I agree.
I think you're misreading me, Jimbo. I'm trying to highlight the dichotomy that exists in the West and not in the East. As an example of that, can you imagine Sistani standing up before his followers and announcing that he wants them to forget about Allah for a second, because he has a purely political point to make?