is teddygate the biggest PR disaster for muslims in years.........................?

Question

seems everyone's talking about teddygate on here today, so has this case made people even more hostile to beliefs of muslims?

Answer 1

a : September 11th 2968 dead
b : Bali Bombings 202 dead
c : Madrid train bombings 198 dead
d : Beslan high school massacre 301 dead
e : Moscow Theatre siege 124 dead
f : Glasgow airport bombing 2007 0 dead
g : attempted 2007 London Nightclub bombing 0 dead
h : 2005 London tube bombing 52 dead
I : 2005 failed London tube bombings 0 dead

ALL THE ABOVE TARGETS WERE CIVILIANS
I think the nation of Islam needs a new PR manager

Answer 2

lol. i don't think it's a PR nightmare at all. There isn't the same stressing of 'political correctness' in muslim countries as there is in the US.
As per the situation, well..... yes it is extremest... but that is how the country is. I do not see why, her own government cannot step in to handle the situation.
It was stated in an 'interview' that, they [country officials] handle the situation, and have the same type of punishment for anyone who 'insults' Jesus or Moses as well, not just Mohammed. BUT, i think it is ridiculous. Her intent was not to "blaspheme". Therefore, the punishment is unnecessary.

In a lot of other countries, 'blasphemy' is still a crime. Though i would not consider even words spoken against Mohammed 'blasphemy', i do not think her actions in any way constituted that particular crime, of 'inciting religous hatred'. But their Law states that it is. She named a teddybear, she did not speak out againt Mohammed, or tell the school children that uh, he's neither a prophet nor God. BUT it is said that their Law states you are not allowed to name 'things' after the 'prophet' as it is an insult. *sighs* I think that, this situation is out of control, and is ridiculous. My question is, (and was) though she is a teacher in that particular country, (Sudan) WHERE is her citizenship? (England?)
Her own government ought to step in, and demand jurisdiction. If she is not a national of the Sudan, then though she is obligated to obey their laws, her own country (homeland) ought to extradite her, or step in to handle this insane situation.
I noticed today in an article, that she is only spending 10 (15) days in prison, and then being deported. That seems a better 'punishment' than a flogging. (6 months in jail, a fine and 40 lashes) She ought to be thankful she gets to leave such a psycho country. Though it is claimed she (broke a law) was in violaton of Law under their criminal code, i think that rationaly, she did no such thing, as it was not her intent to insult thier 'prophet'. She should really be thankful that she is being deported as opposed to the original punishment that she was supposed to have gotten. Now all she has to do, is survive the remianing days in prison, and get out of the country safely. ♥

*edit* jonquilback has a very good point, i think.

Answer 3

Sudan is the country whose government supports genocide in Darfur. Did anybody expect decency from this regime?
The government of Sudan has a dispute with the school over taxes. Accustomed to using terrorist tactics to enforce their will, but knowing they need to be a little more moderate when dealing with a British subject working with children, this is how they act. Threaten her with 40 lashes, then let her off with 2 weeks in jail and deportation. This sends a message to the school and others, not to mess with the government.
[sigh]

Answer 4

I fear it has. Not just because of the lunacy of the whole thing, but because we are so tolerant here towards people's beliefs, we accept the differences. As a Christian country, at least by tradition, by and large we have accepted the traits of other nations and religions and accomodated them. If anyone called their dog or toy bear Jesus, we may think it a bit strange, but to have them arrested, tried and berated wouldn't happen. What exactly is offensive I wonder - loads of people are called Mohammed - and would anyone in a foreign country research the law regarding teddy naming? I don't get it. Maybe why that's why they come here, to enjoy our tolerance. So why some of them don't publicly say so is beyond me. Their silence is a kick in the teeth for a nation as accomodating as ours.

Answer 5

dave s' campaign agains the MCCanns. His followers diminished like feathers in the wind & he stored repeating himself like a broken checklist till one did not comprehend despite if Adam, 17pdr & him have been long lost triplets or only undeniable ole men pushed by ability of an insane urge for 15mins of acceptance. Edit: Am not apprehensive, thank you. Am only surprised at how deluded you're.

Answer 6

Bad and balmy as this is, it is not in the same league of Muslim intolerance as the fatwa on Salman Rushdie or the stoning to death of the Saudi Princess.
By Sudan's own record in Dafur, this is rather enlightened - and it is still barking!
The deafening silence of Muslim leaders on the run up to the verdict and sentence are much worse PR for their faith.

Answer 7

it will do them no favours i have lived in middle east for 12 years and know what it is like, ijust heard on the news that it was actally one of her colleagues that reported her, some colleague. at least they are deporting her shes better off out of there, hopefully all the english teachers will leave

Answer 8

No..I would think 9/11 is the biggest PR disaster, but of course this type of thing doesn't help.

Answer 9

If they are intimidated by a soft, cuddly, treasured child's toy, because these children chose to name it after someone they are suppose to revere, it comes across as a very shallow "religion".

Answer 10

No I would have to say them not giving up bin laden since 9/11.