and threatened people with death. Yet when the Pope makes a speech which offend some Muslims (mainly those who haven't read the speech) why is it o.k. for muslims to burn effegies of the pope? Isn't that far more disrespectful than the cartoons.
2006-09-16 03:47:42 · 14 answers · asked by marineboy63 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Also the offence seems to be the implied link between islam and violence. Isn't it difficult therefore to justify the attacks on churches and the threats of violence in response to this.
2006-09-16 03:56:16 · update #1
In both cases there were riots around the world and death threats.
Against this backdrop of intolerance and violence, muslims still try and create a picture of Islam being a peaceful religion.
It's time they dropped this ridiculous facade. Islam is all about coercion by violence, intolerance and threats.
2006-09-16 03:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by Never say Never 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not agree with Muslims burning effigies or flags as have been done in the past. This is disrespectful to others and does not help integration and dialogue. Muslim people wish to make a point as they feel they are being oppressed and marginalised. Muslims follow the Prophet (pbuh) as a guide for their lives. when people disrespect something they hold in such esteem it feels as an act again themselves. especially in current times when Muslim feeling towards the west is mainly of anger it seems ill advised that the Pope would make such comments whether he meant them or not. Peace to all.
2006-09-16 11:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Islam, having a picture that depicts what Muhammad or God looks like might lead people to worship the picture rather than worshipping God (not Muhammad). Because Muslims are NOT idol worshippers, pictures of Prophets or of God are forbidden.
Some might say that the real representation of God, the real picture of God is found both within the Qur'an (and other Holy books like the Bible and the Torah) and within the heart.
Hence the reason that people got so upset with the cartoons. That and they depicted Muhammad as a terrorist. Wouldn't you be upset if someone depicted Jesus as a terrorist? I would!
2006-09-16 10:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all I am a Muslim who was deeply offended by the cartoons and also quite shocked at the stupidity of the Popes statement.
With regards to effigies, I have never understand why some people feel the need to burn them. I myself have never burnt one and I have never seen one being burnt (except on bonfire night.)
In my opinion the burning of an effigie is disrespectful, but not nearly as disrespectful as those cartoons, they were the pits.
That's my opinion.
**EDIT**
Heathen, HC, I totally agree with your answers.
2006-09-16 12:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Slug 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Too many Muslims have violent mindsets. Better not tramp on any of those toes. Too bad for the many millions of good God fearing Muslims that pay for the acts of those violent idiots.
2006-09-16 11:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 'our eyes', effigy burning seems to be more offensive. In their eyes, probably not.
The real point here, is not about judging people on their reactions, but judging the Pope for knowingly inciting ill-feeling to billions of people.
He, better than anyone, should be setting an example of tolerance, not deliberately and cunningly provoking upset.
His actions were premeditated and calculated.
2006-09-16 10:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Thanks for your question.Did you see the apperance of Muslim World? They were protested about the insulting to their beloved Holy Prophet.For a muslim,he or she have to love Islam and Holy Prophet more than his or her life and soul,more than wife or husband,more than children and more than whatever. Muslims are now protesting to one of the religious leader who have to regard all religions.Thats all.
2006-09-19 12:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by Hidhaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poetic justice really. They're not doing anything that the Spanish Inquisition wouldn't have been proud of.
2006-09-16 11:03:30 · answer #8 · answered by Sylvia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is more disrespectful than the cartoons.
those who did it r either immature or illetrate
i also agree with heathen
2006-09-16 10:58:11 · answer #9 · answered by Knowledge Seeker 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Muslims aren't recognised for their sense of humour. It comes from feeling so righteous...............and brainwashed all the time.
2006-09-16 11:48:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋