burn a koran day

[Jez64]

Muntu said:

zakelwe said:

I suppose in 20 years time he would have to throw water on it rather than burn it because it will be an electronic book.

But what if the electronic book has the Bible in it as well? Damn, what to do what to do?

Andy

Burn it to disc?

[MonkeyHanger]

zakelwe said:

I suppose in 20 years time he would have to throw water on it rather than burn it because it will be an electronic book.

International Burn a Kindle day? Hmmm...not quite as controversial methinks.

[qube_TA]

Surprised to hear what Terry Jones has been up to, was a lot saner when he was in Python.

[Victor McDade]

Pastor Jones may have cancelled his Koran burning show but it appears he's started off a trend.



http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=315_1284254825

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1311548/Qu...



I don't really have any time for religion but I don't see why someone would go to such lengths without thinking of the consequences. Sure it's our democratic right but the last thing we need is even more mad mullahs in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere taking to the streets over this.

Afghan police have already shot read a couple of protesters and the same has happened in Kashmir, India.

Some may call it appeasement, but is there really any need to poke the hungry and grumpy lion?

[Marf]

Victor McDade said:

I don't really have any time for religion but I don't see why someone would go to such lengths without thinking of the consequences.

Because bigots are bigots, no matter what their religion, colour, creed, sexuality or ice cream flavour preference.

[DonkeyApple]

Marf said:

Victor McDade said:

I don't really have any time for religion but I don't see why someone would go to such lengths without thinking of the consequences.

Because bigots are bigots, no matter what their religion, colour, creed, sexuality or ice cream flavour preference.

Are people who like Neapolitan icecream bigots who cannot decide on a cause?

[Marf]

DonkeyApple said:

Marf said:

Victor McDade said:

I don't really have any time for religion but I don't see why someone would go to such lengths without thinking of the consequences.

Because bigots are bigots, no matter what their religion, colour, creed, sexuality or ice cream flavour preference.

Are people who like Neapolitan icecream bigots who cannot decide on a cause?

Neapolitan? Neapolitan?! Bloody fence sitters

[Phil1]

Is it even real offence (at the thought, not the actual event... yet)? Does seem to be quite a hobby, being outraged.

Can't say I personally support appeasement as a solution. However I also wouldn't want to be a soldier in Irag/Afghanitan at increased threat because of some nutjob back in the West.

outrage at christians praying
outrage at... well anything

[Jimbeaux]

Phil1 said:

Is it even real offence (at the thought, not the actual event... yet)? Does seem to be quite a hobby, being outraged.

Can't say I personally support appeasement as a solution. However I also wouldn't want to be a soldier in Irag/Afghanitan at increased threat because of some nutjob back in the West.

outrage at christians praying
outrage at... well anything

Typical. Do as I say, not as I do I suppose.

[dudleybloke]

its no worse than when muslims burn the us flag.

[Puggit]

[Flintstone]

dudleybloke said:

its no worse than when muslims burn the us flag.

The us flag? We have a flag for us?

I always wanted one.

[Victor McDade]

Flintstone said:

dudleybloke said:

its no worse than when muslims burn the us flag.

The us flag? We have a flag for us?

I always wanted one.

How dare they burn our flag.

[Mojooo]

dudleybloke said:

its no worse than when muslims burn the us flag.

slightly in that no one really cares about the flag and it seems Christians don;t want to stand up for the bible (quite a few people popping up on youtube burning bibles since this thing started).

[Lost_BMW]

Phil1 said:

Is it even real offence (at the thought, not the actual event... yet)? Does seem to be quite a way of life, being outraged.

Can't say I personally support appeasement as a solution. However I also wouldn't want to be a soldier in Irag/Afghanitan at increased threat because of some nutjob back in the West.

outrage at christians praying
outrage at... well anything

EFE

[Victor McDade]

Great use of police time.





Men arrested in Gateshead over suspected Koran burning

Six Tyneside men have been arrested after filming themselves apparently burning copies of the Koran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Police said the men, all from the Gateshead area, were detained after a video appeared on the internet.

They were arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred and released on bail pending further inquiries.

Plans by a US preacher to burn copies of the Koran on 11 September resulted in widespread condemnation.
'Mutual respect'

In a joint statement, Northumbria Police and Gateshead Council said: "The kind of behaviour displayed in this video is not representative of our community as a whole.

"Our community is one of mutual respect and we continue to work together with community leaders, residents and people of all faiths and beliefs to maintain good community relations."

Two men were arrested on 15 September and a further four on 22 September.

In the video a group of men wearing tea towels are seen pouring fuel over what appear to be copies of the Koran and setting light to them.

Plans by a US preacher Terry Jones to burn copies of the Koran, sparked worldwide protests and brought condemnation from American president Barack Obama.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-11396980

[odyssey2200]

Victor McDade said:

They were arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred

The Koran is the Muslim book.
Muslim is not a race.

Case dismissed m'lud!

[petemurphy]

would love to challenge them why they did it and prove what aholes they are.

no-one would care if they hadnt been arrested ffs.

[Marf]

Why would anyone have anything against towels?

[petemurphy]

wearing towles is now illegal??? does my loin cloth count?