Tightening the Sharia noose in rapidly desecularizing Turkey. “Parliament passes bill limiting sale of alcohol, banning ads,” by Ä°brahim AsalıoÄŸlu for Today’s Zaman, May 24 (thanks to Joshua): A bill proposed by the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government seeking limitations on the consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco was approved by Parliament on … Continue reading Sharia advances in Turkey: Parliament passes bill limiting sale of alcohol, banning ads