Why we Muslims must stop the flogging of the Teddy Bear teacher

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"They called for Gibbons' execution, saying, "No tolerance: Execution," and "Kill her, kill her by firing squad." <-- News Quote of the Sudan mob calling for the teacher's execution.

No tolerance. But aren't they a peacful religion and extremism is not the norm? She goofed up and named a Teddy Bear after a kid in her class for crying out loud!

They are so ignorant.
 
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`` No tolerance. But aren't they a peacful religion and extremism is not the norm?``

Maybe they are following Michael Savage's example when he called for the extermination of one hundred million Muslims.
 
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DurkaDurka said:
haha, disposable Mohammed toilet seat covers, I bet they would sell great in Karthoun. I think I need to start up an export company, specializing in insulting your religions.
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I am there! Priced to own, free shipping while supplies last. Still time to order for Xmas or other religious observances. Order yours today.

 
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I find it surprising that there was all this rage over the proposed sentence, yet I seem to be missing the dialogue occuring to applaud and support the decision that was made to pardon the woman.

It's a shame there aren't more people expressing how happy they are to see that the world voice was heard on this one, and that zealotry can slowly but surely be changed.
 
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You are right Karrie. Yet, the fact that the naming of a Teddy Bear is an issue at all, let alone a criminal offense, and one that spurs crowds of people calling for execution, is what begs mockery.

Edit: Now there are whispers that the whole thing was started by a former secretary at the school who had a score to settle.
 
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I didn't mean for it to be a jab at the people poking fun JTF... I end up having those sorts of days, or certain issues, where it feels there's not much left to say BUT to poke fun or crack a truly inappropriate joke.

But even the news seemed to just glance over it... "she's been released and pardoned.... that concludes our news day".
 
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Maybe we Canadians should work a little harder to get the average Joe in Sudan a broad band Internet connection so they too can sit around on a forum and bitch about life's little foibles?
 
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Unforgiven said:
Maybe we Canadians should work a little harder to get the average Joe in Sudan a broad band Internet connection so they too can sit around on a forum and bitch about life's little foibles?
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what would that accomplish exactly?
 
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I doubt Mohamed would be all that concerned about someone calling a teddy bear Mohamed. To me a teddy bear is to provide comfort to people. Isn't that a praiseworthy thing? It isn't that people are praising the teddy bear, only what it represents (an object of comfort). I really think some of these Muslims should get a grip.
 
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#juan said:
Is it any wonder that the Arab/Islam people are backwards and behind most other people in the world...
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I beg to differ. As a Muslim. No wait, as a practicing Muslim I do not see myself as backwards or behind other people in the world. In fact I see myself as quite ahead of a lot of people I bump into on a daily basis. Hey I like my ego..:cool:

The main point of this issue is respect. If the teacher was in fact in such a country, she went with the knowledge that she would be exposed to a completely different way of life. I dont believe that anyone can go to a different place, and not realize the social rules in the given place. Its not even about religion. Its about respecting the social norm where you might decide to be or to go. This woman clearly did not.

Personally I speak of if people are disrecpting ANY faith. Not just Islam. There are some things people hold in great respect...even if they differ from mine, I still have no right to cause disrepct unless I want to stoop down to the level of a lowlife..

On the other hand, I dont believe there should have been such outrage because she made an inappropriate choice. Islam does NOT promote such hatred or violence. It is a peaceful religion. If followed correctly, it would NEVER have led to the issue getting so out of hand.


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Hell ... two more legs and it could be a camel....

Woof!
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Thats about as funny as a pair of dirty socks.
 
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I beg to differ. As a Muslim. No wait, as a practicing Muslim I do not see myself as backwards or behind other people in the world. In fact I see myself as quite ahead of a lot of people I bump into on a daily basis. Hey I like my ego..:cool:

The main point of this issue is respect. If the teacher was in fact in such a country, she went with the knowledge that she would be exposed to a completely different way of life. I dont believe that anyone can go to a different place, and not realize the social rules in the given place. Its not even about religion. Its about respecting the social norm where you might decide to be or to go. This woman clearly did not.

Personally I speak of if people are disrecpting ANY faith. Not just Islam. There are some things people hold in great respect...even if they differ from mine, I still have no right to cause disrepct unless I want to stoop down to the level of a lowlife..

On the other hand, I dont believe there should have been such outrage because she made an inappropriate choice. Islam does NOT promote such hatred or violence. It is a peaceful religion. If followed correctly, it would NEVER have led to the issue getting so out of hand.




Thats about as funny as a pair of dirty socks.
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Respect is earned rather than demanded by a mob. While I think most people get that moderate Muslims are really no different than any other person following the religious ideology they choose, it's always the outrageous fanatics that get the attention of the media.

While it's correct that while someone is in a foreign country they are responsible to abide the laws there, it should be acknowledged by everyone that any law that punishes with death someone who names a teddy bear after a religious figure head is dead wrong. No reasonable person would find that a fitting response to such an action even if it's considered disrespectful.

Muslims would do well to take steps to change attitudes in all countries whether governed by Sharia law or not to rebuke such barbaric punishments and seek more progressive and and education/rehabilitation based consequences that would be indicative of a peaceful religion that promotes tolerance and understanding of all people regardless of religious orientation.

Doing so would show the world the meaning of what it is the Quran teaches and what Islamist really stand for. Instead of what is shown now.
 
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Of course respect is earned. But I dont go to a job interview and start kicking the future employers. Theres some respect that is the basis...even if the rest IS earned.

As for the fanatics. Do you have a way to get rid of illegal drugs on the streets? Your concerns are valid, but to expect the rest of us to save the world from fanatics...tis expecting a tad too much.

You know I spend a lot of time educating the community I live in. But I refuse to take the responsibility of changing the "world's attitudes".
 
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