“March Against Sharia” Rallies Met With Counter-Protests Across the U.S.

Elevate Christian Network :: News and Events

Organizers called the “March Against Sharia” rallies to protest what they say is the threat to U.S. society posed by the set of traditional Muslim practices, which they say includes oppression of women, honor killings, homophobic violence, female genital mutilation and other abuses.

But reports and pictures show large counter-protests around the country, with activists accusing the “anti-sharia” marchers of racism and Islamophobia.

Anti-Sharia Rallies

Sharia “is a legal or philosophical code derived from Islamic scripture and meant to guide the behavior of observant Muslims,” as NPR’s Tom Gjelten noted. Religious experts say it’s similar to parts of Christian and Jewish customs.

The rallies were held in about two dozen cities and about 20 states. They were organized by the conservative group ACT for America, which the Southern Poverty Law Center calls the “largest grassroots anti-Muslim group in America, claiming 280,000 members and over 1,000 chapters.” The organization describes itself as “the NRA of national security.”  Read the full story…. npr.org

 

More than 20 rallies nationwide over ‘atrocities’ of Sharia law

• Civil rights groups accuse the protesters of being “anti-muslim.”

 

Social Media Comments:

Happening Now: Protests and counter-protests underway over Islamic Law. https://t.co/8hCjCY6CM0 #MarchAgainstSharia pic.twitter.com/qt72qpSOpo

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 10, 2017

 

There is NOT ONE example of Muslims trying to impose Sharia on ANY ONE. No legislations. Anti-Muslim rallies playing on the gullible.

— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) June 10, 2017

 

More resources:

Seattle’s anti-sharia rally ends with violence – Reuters Seattle’s anti-sharia rally ends with violence. 11:18am EDT – 00:51. Punches were thrown during clashes between a group of anti-sharia demonstrators and counter-protesters in Seattle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). △ Hide Transcript. ▷ View …

 

 

Large Anti-Sharia Rallies at San Bernardino Terror Site, LAX … – Breitbart News On Saturday, hundreds gathered to protest against Islam’s sharia law at the site of the December 2015 terror attack in San Bernardino, California, and elsewhere …

 

 

Anti-Sharia rallies around the US denounce Islam while stoking concerns among Muslim groups – Los Angeles Times Speaking out about what they believe are the ills of Islam, anti-Sharia law activists demonstrated nationwide Saturday, but were met by counter-protesters who assailed their rhetoric as insensitive and demeaning. Members of Act for America, which has …

 

 

Georgia GOP candidate poses with controversial militia at anti-Sharia rally – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) A Republican candidate for Georgia governor is facing a wave of criticism for posing with a militia group after a Saturday rally protesting Islamic law. State Sen. Michael Williams posed with members of the Georgia Security Force III% militia after the …

 

 

See also: Christian News Updates and Christian Music & Bookstore at Elevate Christian Network