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to be sick of the way some people react to 'freedom of expression'

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NotSoScary · 08/09/2010 23:42

Before I continue, just want to clarify that I myself am a Muslim.

Im just so sick of all the attacks on Islam but Im even more sick of the reactions these cause. Examples include the Satanic Versus, the Prophets cartoon and more recently 'burn a koran day'. I mean what is the bleeding point in burning flags and protesting when these things happen? I get it, everyone has a right to express themselves and if u dont like Islam or dont agree with it, fine, express away. All I care about is being able to practise my faith and respecting all others, I truly believe in live and let live.

The reactions we are getting right now to burn a koran day is just so over the top, no one would even know about it if people just ignored it. The ignorant fool that came up with the day has never even read the koran so if u really want to do something about it, why not challenge him to a debate?

Sorry, I dont really know what Im trying to say, just needed to rant. Im just so tired of all the negative press on Islam all the time and cant help but think if it wernt for OTT reactions, it wouldnt be there. We're not all the same.

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GothAnneGeddes · 14/09/2010 00:27

I'm not saying that there aren't Christians facing these issues, I disagreed with you that 'most Christians' are. Actually knowing Christians who live in Muslim countries helps me with that. Read what I actually wrote.

SkiHorseWonAWean · 14/09/2010 09:16

coalition Mohammad was just an angry Jew whose "new & improved" ideas were knocked back. So, clearly being of the go-getting type he set up on his own with a grant from the Prince's trust.

ShakesPear · 14/09/2010 10:05

The Christians who aren't being persecuted in these countries are the white rich ones. Those who have converted from Islam face pearl on a daily basis. So because you know one Christian in an Islamic country you can be certain that you know all about the goings on of every Islamic country. Pathetic!

TheCoalitionNeedsYou · 14/09/2010 10:21

ski - It's a fine example of enterprise we would all do well to emulate.

GothAnneGeddes · 14/09/2010 12:46

Shakes Pear
SP Did I use the plural (as in more than one)? Yes, I believe I did.

ShakesPear · 14/09/2010 13:12

Next thing you'll be saying is the holocaust didn't happen... Hmm

GothAnneGeddes · 14/09/2010 13:17

Ah, Godwin's Law. I think this little exchange can end here.

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