War and Religion?

[bustergutt]

Here`s a puzzling question?
With the apparent rise of the muslim faith here in Britain what would happen if a World War broke out between the Middle East and the West, where religion was not involved, or is involved Where would the muslim peoples loyalties lay? Could they be forced into conscription as British subjects and be made to fight?
Would it be ethical? If they were not made to go and defend our country, would it be unfair on the other conscriptees?
Has this ever happened in past conflicts?

[ALLIGATOR]

Hello There,
As British citizens I am Pretty sure that they would be liable for conscription like anybody else and in the event of their refusing to go they would be labelled Conscientious Objectors. and dealt with accordingly .ALLIGATOR

[maxximus]

here's an example of what has happened in the past. http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/canad ianhistory/camps/internment1.html

[Gef]

One question at a time please. Which one would you like an answer to?

[bustergutt]

I suppose the bottom line is, would they fight against their own people in battle, under the British Flag if conscritption were re-introduced?

[johnizere]

they probably wouldn't be asked, in case they could be offended.