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In Africa, , nations and their provinces respect, uphold, and even subordinate their laws to customary/community justice administered by judicial elders. This rich cultural practice dominates the African continent. This ancient practice prevails throughout African lands, with few exceptions. Customs which have been determined as "unethical laws," or laws against human rights such as female genital mutilation, are among the few areas where national law interferes with elder justice and village culture.
Even in the United States of America, state local and federal law acknowledges the sovereign jurisdiction of similar community justice administration. For example, Ecclesiastical law-- which governs the operation of religious institutions of all recognized religions--receives deferential treatment within the American judicial system. Churches, synagogues, masjids and the like, are free to govern the legal affairs of their constituents without interference from the government.
Another example of modern community justice and sovereignty within the United States is illustrated by sovereign nations of Native Americans. These sovereign jurisdictions, with few exceptions, are free to govern themselves without interference from local, state, or federal government.
Kingdom Court is a collaboration of elders, community leaders, and seasoned mediators who are committed to serve the African Diaspora for the preservation of our dignity, reconciliation of relationships, and administration of community justice as the hallmark of our self-determination and rebuilding as a sovereign nation under our Creator.
In Africa , nations and their provinces respect, uphold, and even subordinate their laws to customary/community justice administered by judicial elders. This rich cultural practice dominates the African continent. This ancient practice prevails throughout African lands, with few exceptions. Customs which have been determined as "unethical laws," or laws against human rights such as female genital mutilation, are among the few areas where national law interferes with elder justice and village culture.
Even in the United States of America, state local and federal law acknowledges the sovereign jurisdiction of similar community justice administration. For example, Eclectic law-- which governs the operation of religious institutions of all recognized religions--receives deferential treatment within the American judicial system. Churches, synagogues, masjids and the like, are free to govern the legal affairs of their constituents without interference from the government.
Another example of modern community justice and sovereignty within the United States is illustrated by sovereign nations of Native Americans. These sovereign jurisdictions, with few exceptions, are free to govern themselves without interference from local, state, or federal government.
Kingdom Court is a collaboration of elders, community leaders, and seasoned mediators who are committed to serve the African Diaspora for the preservation of our dignity, reconciliation of relationships, and administration of community justice as the hallmark of our self-determination and rebuilding as a sovereign nation under our Creator.
Our ancient Biblical heritage includes overwhelming evidence of the effectiveness of community justice administered by mature leaders, renown as elders and judges. This culture, along with our names and customs, was lost during our captivity through the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Our ancient Biblical heritage includes overwhelming evidence of the effectiveness of community justice administered by mature leaders, renown as elders and judges. This culture, along with our names and customs, was lost during our captivity through the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the chosen?
Do you not know that the chosen ones shall judge the world?
and if the world shall be
judged by you,
are you unworthy to
judge the smallest matters?
--1 Corinthians 6: 1-2
Judge Char is a certified arbitrator, professional mediator, and licensed legal professional.
She is the founder of Kingdom Court, a private association of community arbitrators, mediators, and advisors who are committed to justice, reconciliation, and self-governance for people of faith. Kingdom Court was established and is governed pursuant to the principles of 1 Corinthians 6: 1-2.
To become an affiliate mediator and/or arbitrator, email justice@lawforlove.com
