Osama Bin Laden has been killed

[GirlLeastLikely]

How sad, so who is the americans going to blame now? Since hate for one person seems to be what is holding the american nation together. I'm thinking Julian Assange...?

What really shocked me was that Osama bin Laden has been alive all this time, until today I thought he was allready dead. The other thing that shocked me was that people were celebrating his death on ground zero. Celebrating someone death? I mean...? And how it's obviously so accepted to be happy about someone's death. I mean everyone knew that the americans wanted to see him dead but actually celebrating it when it happends seems suprisingly insensitive. It does make me feel very awkward to know that a whole nation is celebrating someone's death. Especially if it's america.

 

[GirlLeastLikely]

It is the strangest thing ever: Why would they chuck the body out to the sea and immediately, after all this 10 years and trillions of dollars?

d-o-e-s n-o-t m-a-k-e a-n-y s-e-n-s-e

Yes, it does seem strange indeed. I would have expected them to do something similar to what they did to Che Guevara's body after his death...

 

[Jordan]

Yes, it does seem strange indeed. I would have expected them to do something similar to what they did to Che Guevara's body after his death...

Or al Zarqawi.

 

[Salahudeen]

It's cos there was no body, all we saw was blood stains, could have been ketchup.

 

[GirlLeastLikely]

It's cos there was no body, all we saw was blood stains, could have been ketchup.

It is a bit odd that they would do something that a 3 year old could have figured out would lead to conspiracy theories. And yes I know that it's americans we're talking about but even they should have been able to firgure that out. I personally just think that this should be interpreted as the final proofe that he is dead, I'm not saying he died when they claimed he did but they wouldn't risk saying that he was dead if they were not sure, it would just be too embarrassing if it later turned out that he actually is not.

 

[Jordan]

It is a bit odd that they would do something that a 3 year old could have figured out would lead to conspiracy theories. And yes I know that it's americans we're talking about but even they should have been able to firgure that out. I personally just think that this should be interpreted as the final proofe that he is dead, I'm not saying he died when they claimed he did but they wouldn't risk saying that he was dead if they were not sure, it would just be too embarrassing if it later turned out that he actually is not.

You'll know within the next week or 2 if he really is dead. Every single news channel around the world is leading with the story, so if he is alive, then it won't take too long for him to send out an audio tape or video.

But I think he's dead.

 

[Fivesolas]

I do not rejoice at his death, or the news of it. It is not for me to judge the accuracy of these things. Nor is it just and righteous to rejoice over the death of an enemy. Consider the following:
Proverbs 24

16For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
17Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 18Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

The Lord is the just judge of all things, and will do right. If indeed the account is true, then the Lord has accomplished His Sovereign decree. We should remember the wisdom found in Job 12:10 "In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." The Lord Himself had appointed the day of our birth and has ordained the day of our death. He has numbered all our days. Let us be wise to count our days.

Each day I live with the reality that God holds my life in His hands. At His will I live, and at His will I die. I only pray that each day He allows me to live that I do so for His glory alone. His Promise and Covenent to us (Christians) is sure and certain, in as much as God cannot lie.

I know that Usama Bin Laden is separated forever from God. Not because he may have worked in the attacks on 9/11, but because he died in his sins. I seriously doubt that before his death he repented of his sins and put his trust in the Lord Jesus who alone gives forgiveness of sins. May the Lord Jesus give His salvation to all His elect.

-fivesolas

 

[Vito]

Now that we look at the aftermath (2 countries were invaded, others have been bombed, millions of people either died or were affected because of this, all the money wasted, etc.), for all the people dancing around and celebrating, do you really think it was worth it?

 

[Woodrow]

It is the strangest thing ever: Why would they chuck the body out to the sea and immediately, after all this 10 years and trillions of dollars?

d-o-e-s n-o-t m-a-k-e a-n-y s-e-n-s-e

Because trillions of dollars have been wasted along with countless lives. It was stupid to send in a forest fire fighting team when a pil of water on a smoldering ember should have been sufficient.

Who knows maybe there never even was a real Osama bin Laden or he was given an image to justify the money spent. But in either case an image was created that became larger than desired.

In any event a body could not be shown without humanizing Osama and raising the question if the loss was justified. To save face a very powerful image of Osama needs to be kept.

The killing of Osama may be an excuse to get out of Afghanistan? It was stupid to be there and the only visible reason was to get Osama. The US could not leave without admitting error unless it could claim the goal was achieved.

 

[جوري]

They matched his DNA with his sister's apparently?

that is very interesting.. but if I am to accept that as a fact at face value it would still only mean that anyone from that family could have died not THE bin laden!

 

[Jordan]

that is very interesting.. but if I am to accept that as a fact at face value it would still only mean that anyone from that family could have died not THE bin laden!

i agree, and considering bin laden's son also reportedly died in the attack

reuters twitter

"FLASH: Initial DNA results on Bin Laden show "very confident match" -U.S. official"

i do think he's dead, but i wouldnt put anything past those pigs

 

[Sol Invictus]

the loss of a human life is always quite sad. not that i ever liked the guy but certainly one ought to pause when certain news stations trumpet this individual's death and almost gleefully give us all the dirty details that led up to his killing.

 

[Salahudeen]

It is a bit odd that they would do something that a 3 year old could have figured out would lead to conspiracy theories. And yes I know that it's americans we're talking about but even they should have been able to firgure that out. I personally just think that this should be interpreted as the final proofe that he is dead, I'm not saying he died when they claimed he did but they wouldn't risk saying that he was dead if they were not sure, it would just be too embarrassing if it later turned out that he actually is not.

The ketchup bit was a joke, perhaps I should have typed "lol" I don't dispute he's dead, I just don't think it happened when they say it did.

 

[Maryan0]

I feel that there is something fishy in this whole story. Why bury him at sea? They are hiding something, it's one of two: either he is still alive somewhere. Or he died years ago and US want to look great to the world that it was their work.

I saw the news this morning. I just can't believe the man was alive at all and my sister told me he was buried at sea? There is something very fishy about this...I just can't help but think they have an agenda with this.
Salam

 

[LavaDog]

 

[titus]

the people in Palestine WERE NOT SHOWN LIVE on Sept 11th. it was file footage that was shown in order to fuel the hate of Muslims.

Actually the film was from 9/11. Your sources are incorrect. Even the person that started that rumor admits it is not true.

I agree that it doesn't seem right to be rejoicing and celebrating his death. I can understand satisfaction at the death of a mass murderer of men, women and children though.

What I don't completely understand is the honoring of this man. The man was the worst enemy Muslims have had in the past 20 years. He created a large amount of the animosity in the world against Muslims, and it was partially as a result of his actions that Afghanistan, Iraq and other actions taken by the world occurred. "Sheikh" Bin Laden was scum and he deserved worse than what he got. I would have much preferred that he was taken alive and put on trial. The humiliation he suffered would have been gratifying. I do know, though, that if anyone deserves the death penalty it is a man like him.

You can go back to your conspiracy theories now.

 

[Verdetequiero]

Now that we look at the aftermath (2 countries were invaded, others have been bombed, millions of people either died or were affected because of this, all the money wasted, etc.), for all the people dancing around and celebrating, do you really think it was worth it?

Worth it? Absolutely not. In fact, his death highlights the absurdity of what went before.

 

[Beardo]

Muslim Public Affairs Council here in LA Announced this:

MPAC GREETS BIN LADEN'S DEATH WITH SENSE OF RELIEF

(Washington, DC - 5/1/11) -- The Muslim Public Affairs Council tonight greeted the news of the death of Osama bin Laden with an immense sense of relief. This is a time when our country must stand together, and turn the page on a decade of terror led by bin Laden and Al-Qaeda. MPAC also commends the service of President Obama and his national security team, who have made bringing bin Laden to justice a top priority.

SEE: President Barack Obama’s Speech: “Osama Bin Laden Is Dead”

"We hope this is a turning point away from the dark period of the last decade, in which bin Laden symbolized the evil face of global terrorism,” said MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati. “His actions and those of Al-Qaeda have violated the sacred Islamic teachings upholding the sanctity of all human life. His acts of senseless terror have been met with moral outrage by Muslims worldwide at every turn in the past decade."

The mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks and the founder of Al-Qaeda, bin Laden represented the global menacing face of violent extremism and his death represents a defining moment in the fight against terrorism.

"We support President Obama’s statement that bin Laden was 'not a Muslim leader, he was a mass murderer of Muslims,'" said MPAC Senior Adviser Dr. Maher Hathout. "We stand together with all Americans and all peace-loving people around the world in remaining vigilant against any and all threats against our country."

In light of the widespread democratic protests sweeping the Middle East which have demonstrated the power and effectiveness of peaceful protests to enact political change and realize the aspirations of the people, bin Laden and Al-Qaeda's pro-violence messages have been exposed as bankrupt and misguided.

Founded in 1988, MPAC is an American institution which informs and shapes public opinion and policy by serving as a trusted resource to decision makers in government, media and policy institutions. MPAC is also committed to developing leaders with the purpose of enhancing the political and civic participation of American Muslims.

 

[Hannah.]

My mother is trying to call my auntie from America, and there's no connection? The irony.

 

[Dagless]

I agree that it doesn't seem right to be rejoicing and celebrating his death. I can understand satisfaction at the death of a mass murderer of men, women and children though.

What I don't completely understand is the honoring of this man. The man was the worst enemy Muslims have had in the past 20 years. He created a large amount of the animosity in the world against Muslims, and it was partially as a result of his actions that Afghanistan, Iraq and other actions taken by the world occurred. "Sheikh" Bin Laden was scum and he deserved worse than what he got. I would have much preferred that he was taken alive and put on trial. The humiliation he suffered would have been gratifying. I do know, though, that if anyone deserves the death penalty it is a man like him.

You can go back to your conspiracy theories now.

Does that mean we should be gratified when any US president of the last 50 years dies? I am not an Osama supporter but can clearly see the hypocrisy here. There is no way he killed/tortured more innocent people than Bush or the like, yet most Westerners conveniently overlook this fact. What is the difference between them? Both try to push their agenda at the cost of innocent lives.