Remember, as you read this story, that if all of this is being instituted now, that means it wasn’t being done before. Not just English, but “a knowledge of, and engagement with, British civic life” and “professional qualification.” And as has been abundantly established, there are clerics in Britain whose only engagement with British civic life is a dedication to subverting it and replacing it with a Sharia state. (Remember Omar Bakri and Abu Hamza?)
From the Telegraph, :
Muslim imams and other “ministers of religion” wishing to enter Britain to work must show a basic command of spoken English, under new Home Office regulations.
Within two years of entry, they will have to reach a higher standard as “competent” English writers or speakers, according to the restrictions, which will come into force by the end of next month.
The Home Office is also considering introducing a requirement for imams and priests who have been in Britain for a year to show “a knowledge of, and engagement with, British civic life”. They may also be required to have some form of “professional qualification”.
The restrictions, and the proposals under consideration, have been prompted by Government concern that some foreign imams may be preaching radical teachings, which could incite terrorism.
However, the Home Office announcement yesterday made clear that the restrictions would not be targeted only at Islamic preachers but all kinds of “ministers of religion”.
That’s good. Watch out for Buddhist terrorists.