what a sad world we live in if you can not call a child's bear mohammed?

Question

gillian gibbons let the children in her class call the teddy bear
mohammed ,so now she's in prison ,and we have growds calling her to be shot ,these pepole are evil

Answer 1

Once Gillian is back home the UK should begin breaking trade and diplomatic ties with that country.

I've just named my goldfish 'Mohammad.'

Does anyone else have a pet named after a 14th century illiterate warmongering paedophile?

Answer 2

Look, calling it "evil" is a bit strong. The decision is certainly misguided and cynical I agree.

All this incident really shows is why it's a bad idea to have religion enforced by the law of the land... It was "blasphemy" according to a strict interpretation of Sudanese law. That was an illegal act in England until 1949 ... The last person was jailed for it in 1921.

Lord Denning said on the law's repeal: "It was thought that a denial of Christianity was liable to shake the fabric of society, which was itself founded upon Christian religion. There is no such danger to society now and the offence of blasphemy is a dead letter". Unfortunately the Sudan hasn't reached that stage of Development.

Once the international press got a hold of the "teddy bear" story, there was no way the Sudanese Government could back down without looking "weak" to international opinion.

The Sudan is a rough neighbourhood with a relatively fragile political structure.. I think the 15 day jail sentence is a politically motivated gesture rather than a true reflection of the feelings of the people involved or an honest interpretation of that law's intent

(Even the Muslim Council of the UK called it a "horrible mistake" with "no malicious intent"!)

Answer 3

The question is this, why did the children think it was acceptable to call a teddy mohammed - surely if their religion is that strong, the parents would have told them that this is wrong. I feel terribly sorry for the teacher - that is the price you pay for trying to help these people - let them rot.

Answer 4

I am horrified that people are calling for her to be shot. A prison sentence for this matter is unbelievable. It sends a very bad message to non-muslims of intolerance and hatred -hardly a way to promote understanding in the world. I think it was an honest mistake, and it has been taken totally out of context.

Answer 5

I feel alot of that religion is just a way to hide vicious control over people especially women and used as excuses for war after all they are behind in the times and that is exactly what use to happen with Christianity a long time ago.

Answer 6

Yea I guess its silly. But the laws the law in Sudan. We should be lucky that the UK has less harsher laws here then there. She was actually lucky that she got 14 days imprisonment. I've heard more stories where people were imprisoned for longer for doing less than what she committed.

Answer 7

I agree with you ,can you imagine what its going to be like in 100yrs time,we wont be talking anymore ,just communicate by texting in case you get overheard and end up in jail ,this PC carry on has gone too far already ,and thank god I wont be here in a 100yrs time

Answer 8

Religions have been the curse of mankind for thousands of years.
This seems to be another ridiculous example.

Answer 9

What are we to expect from fanatical fools of evil hearts and selfish lies? Goodness? Peace? Understanding? What?
They have shown their hands for so long now that I find it naive for people to expect peace, love or understanding from these ugly human beings!
What did you expect from them?

Answer 10

what a very misguided religion. this is intolerance and hatred.this lady should be released immediatly.what has happened to common sense. and decency