So how exactly is severing ties with Denmark or the Vatican presenting a clear image of Islam and its tolerant teachings? Do Muslims have a completely different interpretation of the word "tolerance"? If I were to say I disagree with the teachings of Mohammad and think that he's a false prophet, whoa... look out. If I said the same about Jesus Christ, no one would bat an eyelid. Which religion is being tolerant of a person's opinions? And, that's without going into the scenario of Muslims converting to Christianity and being ostracised from their families, and threatened or actually killed for their faith!MPs nod on ‘non-binder’ to cut ties with Denmark
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti lawmakers on Tuesday passed a non-binding resolution with a 25-12 vote on severing diplomatic ties with Denmark while some of them wanted similar action against the Vatican for insulting the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). They also called for boycotting Danish products. The MPs earlier voted in favour of a two-hour session on Tuesday to discuss the insults to the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). The MPs also recommended the formation of a KD 15 million fund to defend the Prophet (PBUH)…
... Abdulsamad said Kuwait should make full time efforts to clear the image of Islam and suggested the Kuwaiti government and the National Assembly should join hands and launch a sustained campaign in the Western media. “It is essential to present a clear image of Islam and its tolerant teachings towards non-Muslims,” he added…
...MP Adel Sarawi said the special session reflects on Kuwait’s commitment to defend the image of Islam and added this session should be translated into English and broadcast internationally to express solidarity with Muslim countries…
These guys obviously don't get it - the more the try to defend the image of Islam, the deeper the hole they dig! I am sure a KD15m fund could be spent more wisely.
Personally, I don’t have a problem with anyone attacking my faith in God. I also like to think I have a sense of humour and am not easily offended. I can see the funny side of cartoons - even if they were to attack Christianity instead of Islam. In most cases I can think of, these so-called attacks on Christianity are skewed towards the Church and religiosity, and have nothing to do with the fundamentals of faith.
To summarise, Abdulsamad, Adel Sarawi, Jam’an Dhaher Al-Harbash, Daifallah Bouramiya, and the rest of you – get a life! How about debating some of the important issues facing the country, instead of patting yourselves on your own backs and attempting to look religious.
...time to go out and stock up on my KDD red grape juice!
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Nomad, who exactly made the claim that "Islam is a tolerant religion" where "tolerant" is also ill-defined?
Islam is the true message of God, there is no denial of that, anybody making the grave sins of making fun of the Prophet not only deserves to be ostracized but eliminated.
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