Priest burns himself in protest of Islam’s fast spread in the world (OP)
Protesting the rapid growth of the Muslim population worldwide, and the failure of the Protestant Church’s inability to contain it, Roland Weisselberg a 73-year retired priest committed suicide by setting himself on fire at a German monastery, according to United Press International.
Weisselberg died Wednesday in a hospital after having poured a can of petrol over his entire body at Augustine monastery in the eastern city of Erfurt, where Martin Luther spent six years as a monk at the beginning of the 16th century.
Church officials expressed their shock at the incident, stressing that closer dialogue with Islam was crucial to bridge the gap between Muslims and Christians.
Weisselberg was still holding sermons less than two weeks ago.
Witnesses said the former priest climbed into a building site next to the monastery church, where a Reformation Day service was being held, and began shouting “Jesus and Oskar (apparently referring to Oskar Brüsewitz, a priest who burnt himself in 1976 in protest against the Communist regime in East Germany)” before setting his body on fire.
The Protestant Bishop of Saxony, Axel Noack, said the suicide had shocked the community, adding that the incident shouldn’t affect relations between Christians and the Muslim world.
Statistics show that Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity. It is also the fastest growing religion on Earth.
Following a period of tension, aroused as a result of a Danish newspaper’s publication of blasphemous cartoons ridiculing prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Pope Benedict remarks linking Islam to violence, positive initiatives by representatives of both communities, Christians and Muslims ensured that such incidents did not affect the good ties between the followers of the two religions.
Recent months witnessed the set up of various organisations and conferences all aimed at fostering good, meaningful relationships between Muslims and Christians, so that issues of concern to both can be tackled within a framework of mutual respect and deep understanding.
Re: Priest burns himself in protest of Islam’s fast spread in the world
format_quote Originally Posted by tasmiyah_B
I can picture it, tis sad...nah?
I still don't get why he did it....am quite slow with these typa threads, need to spend more time on 'world affairs' section!
it is sad if you imagine it the way my friend puts it :vomit:...and how could someone burn themselves unless they have got mental disorders??...no one in the right mind would do that sort of thing!!
Re: Priest burns himself in protest of Islam’s fast spread in the world
Meaning no one can destroy it. Sort of like how Zoroastrianism was wiped off the map? Also numbers play a role in comparing religons. Without anyone worshipping a religon how can it hope to advance?
Destroy it? What on earth are you talking about... You say that Muslims should care about how many people are Muslims and how many there are because that removes the possibility of them being destroyed? As a Jew, I believe that G-d will protect me and my religion as he has done for thousands of years when we are persecuted, and I don't count on a numbers game.
Re: Priest burns himself in protest of Islam’s fast spread in the world
format_quote Originally Posted by lavikor201
Destroy it? What on earth are you talking about... You say that Muslims should care about how many people are Muslims and how many there are because that removes the possibility of them being destroyed? As a Jew, I believe that G-d will protect me and my religion as he has done for thousands of years when we are persecuted, and I don't count on a numbers game.
Allaah has honored this ummah, and the times we are humiliated is when we turn our backs to it. What we see right now in this world is the consequences of turning away from the true guidance. Even though there are over 1billion muslims in the world, we are still disrespected and muslim blood is cheap.
The muslims at the time of the Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) were only a minority, yet islaam spread to different areas of the world within their lifetime. Allaah protected them because they obeyed Him, and the same will happen to us if we follow islaam whole heartedly and sincerely insha'Allaah.
Re: Priest burns himself in protest of Islam’s fast spread in the world
format_quote Originally Posted by +*Glacier*+
you know...i just have a hunch that tells me that the suicide was not due to the rapid increase in muslim population...it just seems too ridiculous to be true
I agree with you.
He committed a serious sin - taking his life against God will - he will not have a funeral sermon either. Its sad to think he dedicated his entire life to God and in the end he turned his face from it.
Rest in peace
Re: Priest burns himself in protest of Islam’s fast spread in the world
format_quote Originally Posted by IzakHalevas
Beaten? Beaten at what? Is religion all a numbers game to Muslims and Christians? In Judaism, you have to be go through rigerous training/learning to convert that takes over a year. Not two minutes. Every religion could not care about having more people then all the others ones. I actually view that as one of the most worthless statistics their is when comparing religions.
You dont need training in beleive in allah...its your own choice you have no one to prove it to...
your journey is between you and allah..
Rise oh lions! Dawnoftheummah.com
:blind: F@te Is a blind path..you will see when you get there...:cresentbl
Re: Priest burns himself in protest of Islam’s fast spread in the world
I really don't understand the significance of people saying Islam is the fastest growing religion, and that "theres over a billion of us". When quite clearly, this Ummah is in a messy state. We have many muslims, but very little Islam. Look at the times of the Sahabas, there were few muslims, but a lot of Islam. Its about Quality of faith of the believers, not the quantity.
Re: Priest burns himself in protest of Islam’s fast spread in the world
format_quote Originally Posted by lavikor201
Destroy it? What on earth are you talking about... You say that Muslims should care about how many people are Muslims and how many there are because that removes the possibility of them being destroyed? As a Jew, I believe that G-d will protect me and my religion as he has done for thousands of years when we are persecuted, and I don't count on a numbers game.
So you would be totally indifferent if you were the last jew on earth?
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