I think it is unusual that I have to write an update to a post so soon but for the sake of keeping up to date and furthering my points I will do so. In another bout of complete lack of reason, masked gunmen surrounded the European Union offices in Gaza on today. This is in reaction to a French newspaper publishing a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad to remain in solidarity with the Denmark newspaper, which published a selection of cartoons earlier this week. I have to say that it is completely absurd to involve something that represents the entirety of Europe in a threatening demonstration when only two newspapers are involved in the offensive behavior. What could possibly be going through their minds that lead them to believe all of Europe is behind the publication of two newspapers? That question isn't really relevant anymore since because of this demonstration of force they've caused even more European newspapers to publish the cartoons that were offending them. I have often wondered what leads people to such senseless courses of action. Fortunately, I think I've got my answer.
"We are angry — very, very, very angry," said the legislator, Jamila al-Shanty. "No one can say a bad word about our prophet."- From Temperatures Rise Over Cartoons Mocking Muhammad By CRAIG S. SMITH and IAN FISHER
This seems to be a philosophy that would lead to many conflicts since the majority of the people on Earth do not follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Since they do not follow his teachings it is logical to assume they do not hold him in any great esteem. Therefore, they have valid reason for saying less than flattering words about him, if they say anything at all. Waving guns around at those who do not believe the way you do is a very poor way of convincing others that they should follow your beliefs. It is more likely to make them angry and do the same to you, in turn. This is another reason the Muslim world is submerged in illogical thought. Maybe if Muslims or at least their leaders were more reasonable people and did not anger so easily there would be less negative cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
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4 comments:
They shouldn't have published pictures like that.
In Islam we're not even allowed to draw pictures of the Prophet peace be upon him.
We dont draw pictures of Jesus or Moses, we respect all the prophets.
We love our prophet peace be upon him.
Wow....I'm actually getting comments...maybe I should thank Loach. He brings good Karma. You hear that Loach? You bring good Karma!
In the Christian world Jesus is generally considered to be the manifestation of God. Which would make him to Christians greater than a prophet. Yet we are still ok with creating images of him. Even when those images do not always picture Jesus in a positive light. Since Christians view their beliefs as the truth they do not fear any disrespect to Jesus or the prophet Moses. They know that their beliefs are truth they will win out in the end. It seems as though the Muslim world is not as certain of this when they refuse to allow their beliefs to be questioned.
i ment like where it sed s in my last comment
Ummmm....your second comment is not really coherent Tom....I'm leaving it here anyway since it shows what not to do when commenting and I don't like to delete comments because of free expression and all that anyway. I can understand your first post well enough even though it is missing a few letters. Please spell check/revise your comments before posting them to check for coherency. I usually look mine over once but sometimes I miss things too.
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