Possible 40 lashes for.........

Jimbuna · 11-26-07, 05:39 PM

Absolutely bloody crazy

I bet she's glad she isn't sharing the same fate as Gordon

Skybird · 11-26-07, 05:51 PM

I would like to have a present box with little Muhammads made of marcipane, so that I can bite their heads off. I love marcipane, at least as long as it is made by Niederegger.

Chock · 11-26-07, 05:53 PM

Actually, considering the Teddy was orignally named after a US president, you'd think they'd view renaming it that as a plus point! Guess irony isn't big in that part of the world.

Chock

Tchocky · 11-26-07, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chock

Actually, considering the Teddy was orignally named after a US president, you'd think they'd view renaming it that as a plus point! Guess irony isn't big in that part of the world.

Chock

There's a lot of that about these days

"You call us murderers!?! DIE!"

And my favourite -

"You're the axis of evil!"

"No, you're the axis of evil!"

bookworm_020 · 11-26-07, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

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Originally Posted by Chock

Actually, considering the Teddy was orignally named after a US president, you'd think they'd view renaming it that as a plus point! Guess irony isn't big in that part of the world.

Chock

There's a lot of that about these days

"You call us murderers!?! DIE!"

And my favourite -

"You're the axis of evil!"

"No, you're the axis of evil!"

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I hope she gets a fine. Can the kids be charged as they were part of the crime? they should have all known better!

August · 11-26-07, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

I would like to have a present box with little Muhammads made of marcipane, so that I can bite their heads off. I love marcipane, at least as long as it is made by Niederegger.

I thought you Germans already have a supply of little Muhammeds.

Reaves · 11-26-07, 08:29 PM

I hate fanatics of any religion but Islamic countries really peeve me.

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Hey look, I drew Muhhamed! Does that mean there is a Jihad on me?

Torplexed · 11-26-07, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaves

I hate fanatics of any religion but Islamic countries really peeve me.

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O O
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D
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Hey look, I drew Muhhamed! Does that mean there is a Jihad on me?

Die infidel swine!!!!!

Yeah...I guess so. :rotfl:

Reaves · 11-26-07, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Die infidel swine!!!!!

Yeah...I guess so. :rotfl:

Hahah I got you! it was actually Jesus! hahahaha.

Does that mean there is a crusade on me now?

Torplexed · 11-26-07, 08:41 PM

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Hahah I got you! it was actually Jesus! hahahaha.

Does that mean there is a crusade on me now?

Considering how contemporary artists have approached the subject of Jesus you're probably due an appearance on some cable network talk show after the appropriate news media furor....or Oprah.

Stealth Hunter · 11-29-07, 01:05 AM

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I hate fanatics of any religion but Islamic countries really peeve me.

Watch your tongue, Reaves. I'm an Iranian Muslim, and I'm not going to tolerate you mocking our religion (downsized by violence, though it be), and I know the mods won't either.

In case you didn't get it, I'm joking, although I am a Muslim.

Reaves · 11-29-07, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaves

I hate fanatics of any religion but Islamic countries really peeve me.

Watch your tongue, Reaves. I'm an Iranian Muslim, and I'm not going to tolerate you mocking our religion (downsized by violence, though it be), and I know the mods won't either.

In case you didn't get it, I'm joking, although I am a Muslim.

It doesn't bother me at all if your a muslim.

I dislike fanatical Christians or whatevers as much as fanatical muslims. We all have the same God if you ask me but that's a topic for another thread.... another forum even! :hmm:

I hope you understand my comment about Islamic nations though. It's not just things like equal rights for women, some of those nations are pretty messed up. When it comes to it I also don't condone the death penalty in the USA so don't worry, I dislike everyone equally.

See my last post, I hope that explains it. If anything I admire you for your faith as if you follow it correctly, religion generally makes you a better person. It's a shame the few loud ones taint the name of everyone.

Stealth Hunter · 11-29-07, 01:24 AM

Oh, I do understand. I just wanted to crack out one of those sarcastic jokes/statements. It's always fun to ponder the reaction of those to whom it is aimed at, and then their thoughts, then wonder their feelings towards the final, "I'm joking!" part.:rotfl:

I too dislike the fanatics of the world, and I believe very strongly that perhaps they should be taught to respect the rights and beliefs of others without being so stuck-up and arrogant, claiming they have all the answers. Should this seem hypocritical of me to be uttering these words from my mouth (to anyone who may be reading this without full understanding), just note that I do not claim to have all the answers.

jumpy · 11-29-07, 01:31 AM

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The Muslim Council of Britain reacted angrily to the news, saying it was "appalled" and demanded Mrs Gibbons' immediate release. "This is a disgraceful decision and defies common sense. There was clearly no intention on the part of the teacher to deliberately insult the Islamic faith," said Secretary-General Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari, in a strongly-worded statement.
"We call upon the Sudanese President, Omar al-Bashir, to intervene in this case without delay to ensure that Ms Gibbons is freed from this quite shameful ordeal," said Dr Bari.
Earlier, the Sudanese Embassy in London had said the situation was a "storm in a teacup" and signalled that the teacher could be released soon, attributing the incident to a cultural misunderstanding.
But Sudan's top clerics have called for the full measure of the law to be used against Mrs Gibbons and labelled her actions part of a Western plot against Islam.

And some muslim countries are confused at being labeled as 'backward' by western nations - we might not say it directly to your face, but we certainly think it; that's called diplomacy.

I am saddened over this whole event and whilst naivety is no excuse for not being aware, I have to say, loudly, WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!

Personally I hope Gillian Gibbons returns to the UK as soon as possible and never sets foot on Sudanese soil again, they will probably be poorer for it but it appears that's just how they like it. Should that be the case it's a shame her school kids will no longer benefit from her skills and attention.

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some interesting and balanced thoughts in the (article and) comments at the bottom of the page here, in particular

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What we really have here is a non-Muslim teacher in a school run by a non-Muslim board that allows Muslims and non-Muslims to educate and be educated together. While some would applaud this, I am sure that many "Islamists" in Sudan would be appalled at such a thing and have been waiting for an excuse to close the school down. There are bigger issues than soft toys and ignorant children and teachers.

In truth, I suspect this last is closest to the mark with this incident.

11-26-07, 05:39 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,584 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Absolutely bloody crazy I bet she's glad she isn't sharing the same fate as Gordon __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,645 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I would like to have a present box with little Muhammads made of marcipane, so that I can bite their heads off. I love marcipane, at least as long as it is made by Niederegger. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Actually, considering the Teddy was orignally named after a US president, you'd think they'd view renaming it that as a plus point! Guess irony isn't big in that part of the world. Chock __________________

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Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I hate fanatics of any religion but Islamic countries really peeve me. ___ O O ( D V ^^ Hey look, I drew Muhhamed! Does that mean there is a Jihad on me? __________________

11-29-07, 01:24 AM	#13
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Oh, I do understand. I just wanted to crack out one of those sarcastic jokes/statements. It's always fun to ponder the reaction of those to whom it is aimed at, and then their thoughts, then wonder their feelings towards the final, "I'm joking!" part.:rotfl: I too dislike the fanatics of the world, and I believe very strongly that perhaps they should be taught to respect the rights and beliefs of others without being so stuck-up and arrogant, claiming they have all the answers. Should this seem hypocritical of me to be uttering these words from my mouth (to anyone who may be reading this without full understanding), just note that I do not claim to have all the answers.