Politics & Government - 5 October 2007

2007-10-05 14:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by blue diamond 1 in Military

2007-10-05 14:51:28 · 4 answers · asked by blue diamond 1 in Military

2007-10-05 14:50:10 · 15 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

2007-10-05 14:50:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/374/

Introduction
Islam is a religion of mercy to all people, both Muslims and non-Muslims. The Prophet was described as being a mercy in the Quran due to the message he brought for humanity:

“And We have not sent you but as a mercy to all the worlds.” (Quran 21:107)

When a person analyzes the legislations of Islam with an open mind, the Mercy mentioned in this verse will definitely become apparent. One of the aspects constituting an epitome of this Mercy is the way the legislations of Islam deal with people of other faiths. The tolerant attitude of Islam towards non-Muslims, whether they be those residing in their own countries or within the Muslim lands, can be clearly seen through a study of history. This fact is not only purported by Muslims, but many non-Muslim historians also accept it. Patriarch Ghaytho wrote:

‘The Arabs, to whom the Lord has given control over the world, treat us as you know; they are not the enemies of Christians. Indeed, they praise our community, and treat our priests and saints with dignity, and offer aid to churches and monasteries.’[1]

Will Durant wrote:

‘At the time of the Umayyad caliphate, the people of the covenant, Christians, Zoroastrians, Jews, and Sabians, all enjoyed degree of tolerance that we do not find even today in Christian countries. They were free to practice the rituals of their religion and their churches and temples were preserved. They enjoyed autonomy in that they were subject to the religious laws of the scholars and judges.’[2]

These just relations between Muslims and people of other faiths were not due to mere politics played by Muslim rulers, but rather they were a direct result of the teachings of the religion of Islam, one which preaches that people of other religions be free to practice their own faith, only accepting the guidance offered by Islam by their own choice. God says in the Quran:

“There is no compulsion in religion…” (Quran 2:256)

Not only does Islam demand their freedom to practice religion, but also that they be treated justly as any other fellow human. Warning against any abuse of non-Muslims in an Islamic society, the Prophet stated:

“Beware! Whoever is cruel and hard on a non-Muslim minority, curtails their rights, burdens them with more than they can bear, or takes anything from them against their free will; I (Prophet Muhammad) will complain against the person on the Day of Judgment.” (Abu Dawud)

How far is this mannerism than the majority of nations, to this day, which not only suppress the rights of foreign religions, but also foreign peoples and races! In a time when Muslims were being tortured to death in then pagan Mecca, Jews were being persecuted in Christian Europe, and various peoples were being subjugated due to their particular race or caste, Islam called to the just treatment of all peoples and religions, due to its merciful tenets which gave humanity the right to their humanness.

2007-10-05 14:49:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-05 14:48:56 · 3 answers · asked by blue diamond 1 in Military

why do these cops think they can do anything? pepper spraying her eyes when she is already restrained? they get a rise out of doing this, especially to coloured people.

2007-10-05 14:48:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Media reports of the day listed the COMMUNIST PLA woes of the early 1990's due to COMMUNISM'S historically proven failed economics and a nearly bankrupt central government. Boots for every other soldier, guns for half their men with only 5 BULLETS PER GUN, no real navy and precious little effective air forces. Command was antiquated as were communications, nuclear capacity and field armor with moral was tanked due to nonpayment of salaries throughout the conscripted service of the P.L.A. The student uprising of 1989 by unarmed citizens seeking FREEDOM nearly defeated the PLA but was repelled with an excess of 10000 MURDERED students in the streets of China's capital. Point is, the people nearly won. 1994 saw the realization of the dream of capitalizing from tyranny while undermining freedom and avoiding living wages by a small group of Arkansas traitors when Clinton, acting as a WMT lawyer while President of the USA, extended "favored nation" trading status to the enemy of freedom

2007-10-05 14:45:49 · 3 answers · asked by DAVID MICHAEL 1 in Civic Participation

For either military service or a civilian national service,lets say

2007-10-05 14:45:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

You can't deny it. Bush vetoed a Bill that would have greatly expanded the Child Health Care program, and yet he keeps funding bills to help foreign children who, for the most part, will be chanting " Death to America" in 20 years. I'm not saying we shouldn't help the Iraqis with funding, but why cut off help from our own people. Hs Bush forgotten which nation elected him into office? ( The second time, at least. The first time the cons on the Supreme Court put him in)

2007-10-05 14:42:23 · 15 answers · asked by FootballFan1012 6 in Politics

Please help!

2007-10-05 14:38:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Do you think Koresh knew something on the government like plans for NWO? Was that why he was stockpiling weapons and refusing to answer the warrants.

2007-10-05 14:35:19 · 21 answers · asked by Enigma 6 in Politics

2007-10-05 14:34:53 · 2 answers · asked by Towanda 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-10-05 14:34:19 · 13 answers · asked by a bush family member 7 in Politics

I heard that if to don't gain rank you get booted
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlAyhyRwGwEn4EaFdMtPtP3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071005114937AAI7Bho

2007-10-05 14:33:07 · 7 answers · asked by cthulhu will raise 5 in Military

2007-10-05 14:32:39 · 6 answers · asked by griffin632710 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-10-05 14:29:40 · 13 answers · asked by a bush family member 7 in Politics

2007-10-05 14:26:06 · 13 answers · asked by shiningStar 2 in Politics

2007-10-05 14:22:29 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm sure some understands the truckers hours. Are all counties training their officers to look for out of hours and cheaters? It's not like I've ever bent the rules or anything.(lol) Just wonderin'.



Thank you all for your service.

2007-10-05 14:21:47 · 5 answers · asked by Slow Poke 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

If anyone's seen the movie Patton, you can't help but rewinding the inspiring opening speech over and over again. If Patton was alive now this is what he would have to say =] :

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xyUX6wV1lBQ&mode=related&search=

2007-10-05 14:18:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I can't make up my mind.

2007-10-05 14:17:43 · 10 answers · asked by Enigma 6 in Politics

what I don't understand is how the dem's state that "they want this war to end" but can't find the backbone to cut off funding....It's that simple...end the war cut funding....do they NOT have a backbone? I'm tired of the dem's blaming the republicans don't they have the majority in the house and senate?

2007-10-05 14:14:42 · 20 answers · asked by angie c 2 in Elections

whenever i see my 50 year old neighbor outside, he has his pants around his ankels. i told him to pull them up and even told the police. he continues to do it. he also rollerblades. not a pretty sight

2007-10-05 14:14:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-05 14:11:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

...Or do you think she knew damn well it was wrong but supported it anyway because it was popular at the time? I think its the latter, simply because from what I've seen, Hillary is a slave to the opinion polls. She is a woman obsessed by her ambitions and achieving the presidency, and will therefore do anything and say anything in order to maintain high approval ratings. The alternative is that she was dumb enough to be duped by an even dumber president, something thousands of Americans weren't four years ago. I don't think Hillary is dumb. That makes her immoral, a person who would sacrifice American lives in order to realize her ambitions. Is this really a person you want in the Oval Office? Sure, she has experience, but what about character?

2007-10-05 14:10:59 · 28 answers · asked by abdiver12 5 in Politics

Between soldiers dying, illegals, dollar dropping like a stone, why are they discussing Obama's pin?

2007-10-05 14:08:55 · 19 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

2007-10-05 14:08:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Murderers or just doing their job?

Do we need to keep a closer eye on private contractors or would that be too difficult and get in the way?

2007-10-05 14:08:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

She voted for the Iraq war, for the Patriot Act, and has therefore been complicit in the deaths of thousands of Americans and the curtailing of our civil liberties. And she steadfastly refuses to apologize for this. The last thing we need is another president who arrogantly refuses to admit mistakes thinking that this shows strength. In reality, it only shows weakness. And for those of you who argue that she was "duped" by Bush, well, alot of us weren't. Smart people knew he was lying to get his war for oil, why wasn't she smart enough? I don't think Hillary is dumb. I think she KNEW this war was wrong but supported it anyway it because it was popular at the time. She would STILL be supporting it today if it was popular because she wants high approval ratings, not what's good for this country. SHE IS NOT HER HUSBAND. And no, simply being a woman doesn't qualify her. Women are just as capable of despicable acts as men are. Just look at the blood Condy Rice has on her hands.

2007-10-05 14:01:36 · 8 answers · asked by abdiver12 5 in Elections