More terrorism in UK
#17
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#18
Re: More terrorism in UK
To continue something discussed last time...
From today's Guardian:
From today's Guardian:
Faith leaders and representatives of civic and community groups came together under the banner of “One London One Community” at the East London mosque to condemn Saturday’s attack and call for unity.
Muhammad Habibur-Rahman, the mosque’s chair, said Londoners were united against “those who try to divide us”. He described the perpetrators as “evil terrorists” who espoused a “twisted narrative and perversion of the religion of Islam”.
The mosque had stopped extremists at the door, he said, but they “continue to harass out worshippers”.
He added: "Their hatred of mainstream Muslims rivals that of the extreme right."
Mehri Niknam of the Joseph Interfaith Foundation, which comprises Jews and Muslims, welcomed condemnations of recent attacks but added: "To condemn is only half way. We must also actively confront loudly and clearly."
Muhammad Habibur-Rahman, the mosque’s chair, said Londoners were united against “those who try to divide us”. He described the perpetrators as “evil terrorists” who espoused a “twisted narrative and perversion of the religion of Islam”.
The mosque had stopped extremists at the door, he said, but they “continue to harass out worshippers”.
He added: "Their hatred of mainstream Muslims rivals that of the extreme right."
Mehri Niknam of the Joseph Interfaith Foundation, which comprises Jews and Muslims, welcomed condemnations of recent attacks but added: "To condemn is only half way. We must also actively confront loudly and clearly."
#19
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Meanwhile in reality, let's set up some more faith schools to bring people together.
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Re: More terrorism in UK
I discovered yesterday that my ex-wife got caught up in all that. She was on a night out in a bar in Borough (ended up locked in the kitchen - took her drink with her!). Had she popped out for a smoke a couple of minutes later than she did, she would, apparently have found herself facing a bloke with a big knife (who appeared outside the bar).
She later, apparently, gave grief to a guy in the street who was berating a black guy and telling him to "go back where her came from". Not sure I believe that bit. From what I remember of my ex, she is prone to panic.
She certainly sounded shaken when I spoke with her last night.
She later, apparently, gave grief to a guy in the street who was berating a black guy and telling him to "go back where her came from". Not sure I believe that bit. From what I remember of my ex, she is prone to panic.
She certainly sounded shaken when I spoke with her last night.
#23
Re: More terrorism in UK
the traditional Islamic prayer – a ritual normally performed for every Muslim regardless of their actions
Not being flippant...just wondering if it might make some less likely to do these things.
#25
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There doesn't seem to be a doctrine of forgiveness in operation in Islam. Perhaps the Christians should step in, they're big on turning the other cheek.
#26
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Injuries Reported After Vehicle Hits Pedestrians In London | HuffPost
Jeesh!! Again in London, maybe revenge attack, muslims leaving a Mosque we're targeted
http://theliberal.ie/breaking-a-van-...evenge-attack/
Jeesh!! Again in London, maybe revenge attack, muslims leaving a Mosque we're targeted
http://theliberal.ie/breaking-a-van-...evenge-attack/
Last edited by magnumpi; Jun 19th 2017 at 1:35 am.
#28
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Perhaps if it were a Christian terrorist, the worthy church ministers and bishops would also be hypocritical enough to deny him/her a burial. Who knows. That was my point. There is no shortage of hypocrisy and irrationality in either of these two nonsensical faiths.
#29
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My point was that both religions are ridiculous. I don't have an in-depth knowledge of the Islam virus, however, the the actions of over hundred Islamic leaders who refuse to bury one of their dead (albeit wicked terrorists) suggest that there is no principle of forgiveness, as their is in Christianity.
Perhaps if it were a Christian terrorist, the worthy church ministers and bishops would also be hypocritical enough to deny him/her a burial. Who knows. That was my point. There is no shortage of hypocrisy and irrationality in either of these two nonsensical faiths.
Perhaps if it were a Christian terrorist, the worthy church ministers and bishops would also be hypocritical enough to deny him/her a burial. Who knows. That was my point. There is no shortage of hypocrisy and irrationality in either of these two nonsensical faiths.
#30
Re: More terrorism in UK
The recent Paris incident didn't seem to get much coverage.
Botched or second thoughts from someone not wholly committed?