Religion & Law

A new entry on the ledger of anti-Muslim hysteria: A bill has been introduced in the Tennessee legislature that would make it a felony to follow Shariah law.  OK, I understand the concern about Shariah law being allowed to subvert civil law, but making it a crime for an individual to follow the dictates of their religious tradition?  If we are concerned about some elements of Shariah law having the potential to lead an individual to commit acts of violence or treason, let's focus on the violence or treason, not the purported religious justification for the acts.  For the good of all concerned, I hope the bill meets a quick and painless demise in committee.  (It will meet its demise in the courts, at the very least.)