Saudis launch Islamic unity drive

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snakelegs said:
you think the continent of europe should look to the muslim world for cues? if some muslim countries prohibit the building of churches, europe should punish them by forbiding the building of mosques?
doesn't that strike you as a bit juvenile? it does me.
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I'm pretty sure he meant the opposite, snakey... :statisfie
 
Osman said:
The king, whose country is mainly Sunni Muslim, said extremists were exploiting the tolerant nature of Islam.
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The extremists are the only ones trying to prevent the fall of the Islamic nations, of which, Saudi Arabia is included. And exactly where does he (of all people) come off saying that?

"You have gathered today to tell the whole world that... we are a voice of justice and values and humanity, that we are a voice of coexistence and a just and rational dialogue," King Abdullah told the delegates.
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In his kingdom, there is only Islam, so I don't quite get where he comes off suggesting that others should embrace co-existence, when he can't even do it himself. I wonder though, if and when his own kingdom comes under the gun by the west (to liberate its oppressed people), will he still expect others (extremists) to have the guts to do what he hasn't been able to? Just let it all slide because everyone has the right to practice their own faith? I think not.

I agree with the interfaith dialogue, but only because the sons of Abraham are one family in my eyes. I don't care if the Sunnis are displeased with their in-laws, the Shia, or their grouchy elders, the Jews. After the study I just made, NO ONE has the right to "OWN" Palestine - because it was pledged to Allah in good faith... and EVERY family member has had a hand in trying to OWN what doesn't belong to them! My "angel" is right - the ones who lay claim to that land should ALL forfeit their claims to it... together. It should be re-instated as a Holy Land and headed by a religious council - just like the one he was talking about... the Council of Princes and Elders. That's how to get this business of religious tolerance settled - by actually respecting the religion!

As for the extremists, they obey Holy Law and only if their scholars agree with a resolution, will they lay down their arms (al Qaeda included). Just one more reason to establish a religious council, so these issues can be resolved - without weapons! The only reason that hasn't happened is because no one is willing to go up against their scholars (respectfully), besides me! I've gone back and forth with them and the others so many times I feel like a **** tennis ball.

Anyway, I'm working on that presentation right now and hope to have it finished by the autumn. If it doesn't work - well, a least I can go to God with the words... I TRIED! But seriously, it beats blaming others for one's own behavior or calling each other out by using disrespectful names. I would have thought a king of all people, would know that.

The Ninth Scribe
 
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snakelegs said:
You think the continent of europe should look to the muslim world for cues? if some muslim countries prohibit the building of churches, europe should punish them by forbiding the building of mosques?
doesn't that strike you as a bit juvenile? it does me.
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Well ALL religions need the freedom to be practiced, If one isn't allowed to do that, then in response it shold be reciprocated. It'll make then reconsider!
 

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