Originally Posted by weescot

As we are unlikely to get citizenship or permanent residency (a polite courtesy that seems to be extended to many specialised "expats" by UK/US/Canadian immigration), we will all get booted out when the water runs out, the Emiritization programme runs its course and there is no longer a need for our skills. Unless you are a maid or other low paid service sector worker.

Originally Posted by BangleMan

You see, I told you you would crack...you just cant help yourself can you !!!................Will you PLEASE stop quoting God in nearly all your posts, its really getting irritating !:curse:

Originally Posted by Madam Medusa

geez, BM, are you over frustrated this week or summat, i daren't read through the rest of this thread...go and have a lie down...!

MM, xx

Originally Posted by lionheart

So does that mean that there can never be a democracy in a Muslim state? No wonder Benazir Bhutto was assassinated.

Originally Posted by BangleMan

I want Beardy Man , to have a read of this and let me know what he thinks as Id be very interested in his opinion...

I recently attended an annual training session.

During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their beliefs.

I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.

After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.

When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked:

'Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel please?'

There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, the Imam replied, 'Non-believers! '

I responded, 'So, let me make sure I have this straight. .....All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?'

The expression on his face changed from one of authority and one that looked a little sheephish

He quieryly replied, 'Yes.'

I then stated, 'Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope Benedict commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place in heaven!'

The Imam was speechless!

I continued, 'I also have huge problem with being your 'friend' when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me and my family!

I said to the Imam, let me ask you a question....

Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, ....or ......Jesus who tells us to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?'

You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame...

Originally Posted by seven seas

BM- your imam could have told you that you as a christian are not an infidel.

i wonder why he didn't....

Originally Posted by Beard Man

let me record my doubts that such meeting occurred or at least that you was by any chance part of it.

Originally Posted by Beard Man

let me record my doubts that such meeting occurred or at least that you was by any chance part of it.

And answer you as simple as that … this is Irrelevant and I do not mind talking about it somewhere else :P

I will always be an open book nothing to hide and nothing to be ashamed off.

And the rhythm of what I read in the story is more like a movie to me.

Originally Posted by Beard Man

sometimes people say things just to get others irritated

Originally Posted by BangleMan

Its irrelevant to you, because its true, and you dont have an answer........You make me laugh, you spout all this crap on here about the fantastic world of God and your beliefs' and yet, you cant comment on the above

Well, this thing did take place, and Id be interested to know why you think I wasnt a part of it ?

I know why you think I wasnt, because like most things you say on here, it suits you to think that

Originally Posted by benzonar

Bangleman, not in any way do I support Beardy but I would argue that you made it up. The following link provides the proof unfortunately

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/allah.asp

Originally Posted by benzonar

Bangleman, not in any way do I support Beardy but I would argue that you made it up. The following link provides the proof unfortunately

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/allah.asp

Originally Posted by BangleMan

I dont recall saying I myself was there, I was trying to get an understanding of the way our friends mind works, and his thoughts on the matter

Originally Posted by admon

thats a very good dodge of the bullet...