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Halal Supermarket in France Told to Sell Pork and Alcohol or Face Closure
A halal supermarket in France has been ordered to start selling pork and alcohol or face being shut down.
Good Price discount store in north-west Paris has been accused of breaching the conditions of its lease by not acting as a general food store, the local housing authority has claimed.
It argues that the local community in Colombes are not being served properly at the shop if no pork or alcohol products are sold there.
[...] The shop is allegedly prioritising a certain group within society which breaches the country's principles, the authority said.
Source: Metro
Cannes Bans "Burkinis" Over Suspected Link to Radical Islamism
The mayor of Cannes in southern France has banned full-body swimsuits known as "burkinis" from the beach, citing public order concerns.
David Lisnard said they are a "symbol of Islamic extremism" and might spark scuffles, as France is the target of Islamist attacks.
France is on high alert following a series of incidents including July's truck attack in nearby Nice.
Anyone caught flouting the new rule could face a fine of €38 (£33). They will first be asked to change into another swimming costume or leave the beach.
Source: BBC News
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Sunday August 14 2016, @06:33PM
So by your own observations, the church is LOSING GROUND. I believe I mentioned above that there are "blue laws" still on the books. Some of them have been repealed when challenged in various parts of the country. The prohibition on the sales of alcohol on Sundays will be the last of those to go, but it's coming.
Obviously, there are no Christian Sharia laws left - the clergy can't haul you in off the street and have you hanged, stoned, beheaded, or thrown off the top of the tallest building around.