Indonesia Muslims to guard churches
Marrakech II
10-12-2005, 00:33
I am glad to see Muslim brethren standing up and helping our Christian brothers and sisters. This is a very good sign.
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/901000B8-A09D-4F9A-9A0B-7F06852CB4F4.htm
Neu Leonstein
10-12-2005, 00:40
I wonder whether this would make it into the news anywhere other than Al-Jazeera...
But good on them.
Marrakech II
10-12-2005, 00:43
I wonder whether this would make it into the news anywhere other than Al-Jazeera...
But good on them.
I doubt it and am suprised at it being on Aljazeera. They seem to fall into the trap as westren media does. Only focus on negatives.
[NS:::]Elgesh
10-12-2005, 00:45
I wonder whether this would make it into the news anywhere other than Al-Jazeera...
But good on them.
Agreed (and agreed!), but it probably should do; in the current climate, news of a little cross-cultural helping and cross-religous brotherhood is pretty thin on the ground! More news to catalyse more help?
The Eliki
10-12-2005, 01:39
When I went to World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, all the security guards were Muslim. They saw us praying the rosary and we compared beads (they use a string of beads when they pray to the 99 names of Allah). Ecumenism is cool.:)
Keruvalia
10-12-2005, 02:04
Applause! Applause! Applause!
Always good to see Muslims doing what Muslims are *supposed* to do.
Caelcorma
10-12-2005, 02:38
When I went to World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, all the security guards were Muslim. They saw us praying the rosary and we compared beads (they use a string of beads when they pray to the 99 names of Allah). Ecumenism is cool.:)
Yeah... it was kinda cool to see people of different faiths just get along and talking about their similiarities instead of differences...
This is very good news. It proves to me that whenever there are groups that wish to do harm in the name of intolerance, there will be an even larger group to stand up and say "no".
Caer Lupinus
10-12-2005, 03:17
Unfortunately, these positive acts will be quickly and conveniently forgotten after the next Muslim terrorist attacks and we'll get the usual cries of "Islam is a violent religion", etc.
Still, it's nice to see things like this happening.
Randomlittleisland
11-12-2005, 00:25
I wonder whether this would make it into the news anywhere other than Al-Jazeera...
But good on them.
It got a mention in the Times this morning. Admittedly it was a brief mention near the back of the paper but at least it was mentioned.
Neu Leonstein
11-12-2005, 00:27
It got a mention in the Times this morning. Admittedly it was a brief mention near the back of the paper but at least it was mentioned.
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Kameridoru
11-12-2005, 18:16
This is wonderful. Christians and Muslims worship the same God so in theory they should get along. Sadly, they don't because of a bunch of misunderstandings by both parties. It's wonderful to see them getting along. What's also wonderful is that this is broadcast on Al-Jazeera. Al-Jazeera is a pan-Arab news station that has the ability to reach millions. This spreads a message of peace and love so often missed in today's society. It's a shame that the US newspapers have been slow to cover this story.
Avertide
11-12-2005, 18:18
kickass
Liskeinland
11-12-2005, 18:19
I saw a mention of this in today's Independent. Thought it was nice. :)
Eutrusca
11-12-2005, 18:25
I am glad to see Muslim brethren standing up and helping our Christian brothers and sisters. This is a very good sign.
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/901000B8-A09D-4F9A-9A0B-7F06852CB4F4.htm
Excellent! That's the first article I have ever read on Al Jazeera with which I completely agree.
Now, how can we spread this movement to all religions everywhere? :)
Liskeinland
11-12-2005, 18:27
Excellent! That's the first article I have ever read on Al Jazeera with which I completely agree.
Now, how can we spread this movement to all religions everywhere? :) What you do is, you get a pile of wishes, and you use a matter-energy converter to convert them to fishes.
Eutrusca
11-12-2005, 18:28
What you do is, you get a pile of wishes, and you use a matter-energy converter to convert them to fishes.
Your cynicism is ... disturbing. :p
Aww... this just makes you feel hopeful about the future.
I'll try to dig up an article I read a while back about a hindhu man who goes about waking up muslims so they can eat before sunrise and fast during the day...
Edit: here it is http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3232850.stm
Megaloria
11-12-2005, 18:37
Finally, nice to see a little of that "Good Will Towards Men" thing going on.
The Jovian Moons
11-12-2005, 18:52
see? we can get along. I'm sure Jesus and Muhammad are pleased.