If they promised violence is response to the threat of burning copies of the Qu'ran? Remember the violence sparked by the printing of the cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad?
A religion of peace?
I guess that freedom of expression extends to those burning the United States' flag, and shouting "Death to America", but NOT to the burning of a book.
And also ponder, when was the last time the burning of a flag, or a bible, or some other symbol of the West resulted in increased terror levels and riots throughout the world?
Just saying....
Showing posts with label religion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label religion. Show all posts
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Monday, February 9, 2009
Snivelling little snots
Erik Millet, the N.B school principle that thought not airing the National Anthem was more inclusive is now snivelling about his future.
Erik Millett, who returned to Belleisle Elementary School on Monday, admits in an interview with CBC News that he is now questioning his own future at the New Brunswick school or even in teaching following the anthem controversy.
He received a lot of hate mail over his misguided decision, some of what was likely way over the line, and that is inexcusable. However the hate mail he received doesn't vindicate his bone headed decision to stop playing the National Anthem.
"There are many ways to demonstrate one's patriotism or one's love for a country," he said. "The anthem is one, flying a flag is another, volunteering in your community is another. I would argue that teachers and staff at my school, caring for children to make sure they don't go hungry or don't go cold or have all they need to learn, that is being patriotic.
To Mr Millet, doing his job is also patriotic. Sure flying the flag and volunteering, is patriotic, but doing their jobs looking after the welfare of the children in their care is what they get paid for.
As for the misguided, and perhaps slow parents that objected to the word God in the National Anthem, I say a hearty suck it. Accept it, or leave. Most countries have a god mentioned somewhere in their anthems.
When I was a kid, the non Christians simply left during the Lord's prayer, and got a day off of school for the Christmas pageant. They never once complained.
Minority rights shouldn't be to the exclusion of all others. As long as we are not forcing another religion on anyone, we should be able to say Merry Christmas, have Christmas pageants, and Easter eggs.
Canada is a Christian country, founded on Christian beliefs. Modern day Human Rights came about in Christian countries. Most countries where human rights abuses are rampant are not Christian. Perhaps this is a coincidence?
By the way, I am not religious, don't practice religion, didn't even get married in a Church or by a priest. I am not a fundie, just someone tired of watching Christians get the shaft. I guess it is because they turn the other cheek.
Erik Millett, who returned to Belleisle Elementary School on Monday, admits in an interview with CBC News that he is now questioning his own future at the New Brunswick school or even in teaching following the anthem controversy.
He received a lot of hate mail over his misguided decision, some of what was likely way over the line, and that is inexcusable. However the hate mail he received doesn't vindicate his bone headed decision to stop playing the National Anthem.
"There are many ways to demonstrate one's patriotism or one's love for a country," he said. "The anthem is one, flying a flag is another, volunteering in your community is another. I would argue that teachers and staff at my school, caring for children to make sure they don't go hungry or don't go cold or have all they need to learn, that is being patriotic.
To Mr Millet, doing his job is also patriotic. Sure flying the flag and volunteering, is patriotic, but doing their jobs looking after the welfare of the children in their care is what they get paid for.
As for the misguided, and perhaps slow parents that objected to the word God in the National Anthem, I say a hearty suck it. Accept it, or leave. Most countries have a god mentioned somewhere in their anthems.
When I was a kid, the non Christians simply left during the Lord's prayer, and got a day off of school for the Christmas pageant. They never once complained.
Minority rights shouldn't be to the exclusion of all others. As long as we are not forcing another religion on anyone, we should be able to say Merry Christmas, have Christmas pageants, and Easter eggs.
Canada is a Christian country, founded on Christian beliefs. Modern day Human Rights came about in Christian countries. Most countries where human rights abuses are rampant are not Christian. Perhaps this is a coincidence?
By the way, I am not religious, don't practice religion, didn't even get married in a Church or by a priest. I am not a fundie, just someone tired of watching Christians get the shaft. I guess it is because they turn the other cheek.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Polygamy IS Freedom of Religion
Charges have been (finally?) laid on Winston Blackmore and James Ole, two principle religious leaders in Bountiful B.C.
I totally, utterly, completely disagree with these charges. The state has no business whatsoever in determining whom two or more consenting adults choose to marry.
If you are worried about child exploitation, abuse, or sexual assault then let the existing criminal code provisions handle these cases, don't prevent otherwise loving and caring adults from choosing the lifestyle that they want.
Freedom or religion means respecting other people's religions even when don't agree with them, or find them repugnant. Any religion that doesn't hurt people, and respects human rights should be allowed to practice. Nothing has ever been proven that shows the polygamists violating human rights, or engaging in criminal behavior in Bountiful.
And no, I am not a polygamist, having one wife is more then enough. :)
I totally, utterly, completely disagree with these charges. The state has no business whatsoever in determining whom two or more consenting adults choose to marry.
If you are worried about child exploitation, abuse, or sexual assault then let the existing criminal code provisions handle these cases, don't prevent otherwise loving and caring adults from choosing the lifestyle that they want.
Freedom or religion means respecting other people's religions even when don't agree with them, or find them repugnant. Any religion that doesn't hurt people, and respects human rights should be allowed to practice. Nothing has ever been proven that shows the polygamists violating human rights, or engaging in criminal behavior in Bountiful.
And no, I am not a polygamist, having one wife is more then enough. :)
Monday, January 5, 2009
Funny or Sacrilege?
You decide. I also realize I am about 4 weeks late on this, but hey, I missed it.
I am not religious, I never go to church, and don't really have any intentions to start. That said, I really hate it when people make fun of other people's religion. It just bugs me, seems petty. Those on the left tend to mock people's religious choices more often then other people.
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12/25/0
4:33 a.m. Hi, I’m Baby Jesus. Welcome to my blog! It’s a place where I can write down my feelings about stuff and junk, tell you about what’s going down here in B-hem and keep you up to date on the redeeming of mankind. Enjoy!
I wonder if the author would have written the same thing using "Baby Mohammad" instead of "Baby Jesus"?
I am not religious, I never go to church, and don't really have any intentions to start. That said, I really hate it when people make fun of other people's religion. It just bugs me, seems petty. Those on the left tend to mock people's religious choices more often then other people.
User Profile: I am the Son of God, the Prince of Peace and the Messiah. I am also good with tools.
Likes: Carpentry, Fish, Hugs
Dislikes: Money-changers, Cruelty, Shaving
What I’m Doing Right Now: Various people are bringing me laud
12/25/0
4:33 a.m. Hi, I’m Baby Jesus. Welcome to my blog! It’s a place where I can write down my feelings about stuff and junk, tell you about what’s going down here in B-hem and keep you up to date on the redeeming of mankind. Enjoy!
I wonder if the author would have written the same thing using "Baby Mohammad" instead of "Baby Jesus"?
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