StreetScooby 5 #1 October 8, 2009 Here's an article from SHEIKH ALI GOMAA, Grand Mufti of Egypt. from the WSJ today. It's an interesting read. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703298004574457452301729982.html Quote We are committed to human liberty within the bounds of Islamic law. Quote Second, while we must strive to reinforce the common principles that we share, we must also accept the reality of differences in our values and in our outlook. Islam and the West have distinct value systems. Respect for our differences is a foundation for coexistence, and never for conflict. Couldn't agree more. Quote The violence and the aggression to which many Muslim countries have been subjected are the main sources of a deep and legitimate sense of grievance, and they must be addressed. I think he could be a little clearer here as to the source of this violence. Quote Israel's occupation of Palestine must be brought to an end; its continuation is an affront to the fundamental tenets of justice and freedom that we all seek to uphold. In Iraq and Afghanistan, full sovereignty and independence must be restored to their people with the withdrawal of all foreign forces. I'm guessing he's defining Palestine in such a way that it also covers Israel. Has Palestine, Iraq or Afghanistan every given their people full sovereignty and independence? Has any Muslim-theocratic country ever done so? Comments, thoughts from anyone else here?We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #2 October 8, 2009 Thanks for posting that. It's a very interesting editorial and one with which I generally agree.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #3 October 8, 2009 Likewise, though I would really be interested to hear how he defines Palestine geographically.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 October 9, 2009 what the hell is a "Grand Mufti" anyway? It sounds like some type of new house-cleaning gadget sold on an infomercial. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #5 October 10, 2009 I think he's the top Muslim in Egypt.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #6 October 10, 2009 Can he clean underneath furniture? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErricoMalatesta 0 #7 October 10, 2009 Quote Has Palestine, Iraq or Afghanistan every given their people full sovereignty and independence? Has any Muslim-theocratic country ever done so? I bet people in Egypt and Saudi Arabia would like some of this sovereignty and independence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #8 October 10, 2009 Quote I bet people in Egypt and Saudi Arabia would like some of this sovereignty and independence. Exactly.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamdancer 0 #9 October 10, 2009 QuoteQuote I bet people in Egypt and Saudi Arabia would like some of this sovereignty and independence. Exactly. if you didn't already know these regimes are supported by us (mainly our weapons)...stay away from moving propellers - they bite blue skies from thai sky adventures good solid response-provoking keyboarding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #10 October 10, 2009 Quote if you didn't already know these regimes are supported by us (mainly our weapons)... What does one have to do with the other?We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
