warpedskydiver 0 #1 August 13, 2009 Four Christians working in Somalia to provide services to orphans have been executed by beheading by al-Qaida-linked interests who told their families that is the penalty for apostasy. The militant said the families would not even be given the bodies, "as Somalia does not have cemeteries for infidels." One eyewitness said, "All the four apostates were given an opportunity to return to Islam to be released but they all declined the generous offer." ICC described al-Shabaab as "a radical Islamic organization fighting to establish an Islamic state in Somalia and enforce Wahhabi/Salafi Islam, an ultra-conservative interpretation of Islam practiced by the Taliban and al-Qaida." Posted: August 11, 2009, by Bob Unruh, WorldNetDaily Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #2 August 13, 2009 What is your question or talking point? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 August 13, 2009 That'll teach 'em. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #4 August 13, 2009 Old news. Was in the news more than a month ago. What's your point? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 August 13, 2009 QuoteWhat is your question or talking point? Presumably that religious or ethnic oppression by anyone toward anyone is reprehensible. Right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivetgeek 0 #6 August 13, 2009 www.livejournal.com~Bones Knit, blood clots, glory is forever, and chicks dig scars.~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #7 August 13, 2009 Quotewww.livejournal.com Means nothing in context. Explanation please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivetgeek 0 #8 August 13, 2009 QuoteQuotewww.livejournal.com Means nothing in context. Explanation please? "LiveJournal (often abbreviated LJ) is a virtual community where Internet users can keep a blog, journal or diary." Meaning a forum is a place to start discussion, not just randomly post articles. Simply posting a news clipping that is presumably supposed to incite nothing more than anger, without even talking points or a question is called trolling.~Bones Knit, blood clots, glory is forever, and chicks dig scars.~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #9 August 13, 2009 Ah. OK, thanks for the explanation. Wait. Isn't that what you just did? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #10 August 13, 2009 Quote Ah. OK, thanks for the explanation. Wait. Isn't that what you just did? Yeah but his troll was funny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #11 August 13, 2009 QuoteFour Christians working in Somalia to provide services to orphans have been executed by beheading by al-Qaida-linked interests who told their families that is the penalty for apostasy. The militant said the families would not even be given the bodies, "as Somalia does not have cemeteries for infidels." One eyewitness said, "All the four apostates were given an opportunity to return to Islam to be released but they all declined the generous offer." ICC described al-Shabaab as "a radical Islamic organization fighting to establish an Islamic state in Somalia and enforce Wahhabi/Salafi Islam, an ultra-conservative interpretation of Islam practiced by the Taliban and al-Qaida." Posted: August 11, 2009, by Bob Unruh, WorldNetDaily A present day illustration of martyrdom for Christ. Once a person experiences a relationship with Jesus he understands that death is not an important enough reason to renounce that relationship.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #12 August 13, 2009 Martyrdom is not unique to Christians... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #13 August 13, 2009 QuoteMartyrdom is not unique to Christians... True.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #14 August 13, 2009 QuoteA present day illustration of martyrdom for Christ. Once a person experiences a relationship with Jesus he understands that death is not an important enough reason to renounce that relationship. ...which is a separate point from the one I think the OP was impliedly making. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #15 August 13, 2009 Or that all religions should stay a personal choice and not policy. I am worried about the Christian extremists in my own country as well.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #16 August 13, 2009 Quote I am worried about the Christian extremists in my own country as well. Christians are beheading people in the streets there to? Damn!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivetgeek 0 #17 August 13, 2009 QuoteQuoteFour Christians working in Somalia to provide services to orphans have been executed by beheading by al-Qaida-linked interests who told their families that is the penalty for apostasy. The militant said the families would not even be given the bodies, "as Somalia does not have cemeteries for infidels." One eyewitness said, "All the four apostates were given an opportunity to return to Islam to be released but they all declined the generous offer." ICC described al-Shabaab as "a radical Islamic organization fighting to establish an Islamic state in Somalia and enforce Wahhabi/Salafi Islam, an ultra-conservative interpretation of Islam practiced by the Taliban and al-Qaida." Posted: August 11, 2009, by Bob Unruh, WorldNetDaily A present day illustration of martyrdom for Christ. Once a person experiences a relationship with Jesus he understands that death is not an important enough reason to renounce that relationship. the religious LOVE to bandy about the word "martyr" without really knowing what it means. A martyr is someone of any religion that willingly sacrifices their life in order to further their religious beliefs. Getting chopped up by jack booted thugs doesnt make someone a martyr in my opinion. Tragic, sure. Anger inciting, certainly. But they didnt exactly carry their own cross up the mount.~Bones Knit, blood clots, glory is forever, and chicks dig scars.~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #18 August 13, 2009 I forgot every point I make must be made in crayon or SOME people will miss it. Yea that’s what I was saying you are so brilliant as always. I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #19 August 13, 2009 Quote1. a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion. 2. a person who is put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of any belief, principle, or cause: a martyr to the cause of social justice. 3. a person who undergoes severe or constant suffering: a martyr to severe headaches. 4. a person who seeks sympathy or attention by feigning or exaggerating pain, deprivation, etc. I don't think it just has to be for god.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #20 August 13, 2009 Quote Yea that’s what I was saying you are so brilliant as always. Well one of these days I will wise up to your level and not disappointment you anymore. Keep comparing Christians to people who behead others. I need the laugh.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivetgeek 0 #21 August 13, 2009 QuoteQuote1. a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion. 2. a person who is put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of any belief, principle, or cause: a martyr to the cause of social justice. 3. a person who undergoes severe or constant suffering: a martyr to severe headaches. 4. a person who seeks sympathy or attention by feigning or exaggerating pain, deprivation, etc. I don't think it just has to be for god. yet in the context it was being used, it was most certainly definition number one. I dont think they necessarily had headaches either.~Bones Knit, blood clots, glory is forever, and chicks dig scars.~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #22 August 13, 2009 When the Christian right effects policy that leads us to war. That war kills hundreds of thousands of people that is fine with you? Kill brown people with bombs is acceptable but beheading is not. For me both are equally troubling. And by my country I was talking about the USA. The Christian right is like a cancer that plagues this countries progression.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,994 #23 August 13, 2009 >Christians are beheading people in the streets there to? No, just blowing them to bits in the name of Christ: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #24 August 13, 2009 QuoteQuoteFour Christians working in Somalia to provide services to orphans have been executed by beheading by al-Qaida-linked interests who told their families that is the penalty for apostasy. The militant said the families would not even be given the bodies, "as Somalia does not have cemeteries for infidels." One eyewitness said, "All the four apostates were given an opportunity to return to Islam to be released but they all declined the generous offer." ICC described al-Shabaab as "a radical Islamic organization fighting to establish an Islamic state in Somalia and enforce Wahhabi/Salafi Islam, an ultra-conservative interpretation of Islam practiced by the Taliban and al-Qaida." Posted: August 11, 2009, by Bob Unruh, WorldNetDaily A present day illustration of martyrdom for Christ. Once a person experiences a relationship with Jesus he understands that death is not an important enough reason to renounce that relationship. A present day illustration of martyrdom for Allah. Once a person experiences a relationship with Allah he understands that death is not an important enough reason to renounce that relationship. Fanatics all sound the same to me.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivetgeek 0 #25 August 13, 2009 Quote Fanatics all sound the same to me. Well put.~Bones Knit, blood clots, glory is forever, and chicks dig scars.~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
