Islam
Digging on the Mount …
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008I just watched at least two specials on the National Geographic Channel that had something to do with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The archaeologists interviewed kept referencing with thinly veiled disdain that the Waqf (Muslim authorities) would not allow digging on the site.
Sure, we’d all love if archaeologists could dig there — but […]
“I Have So Often Been Hindered From Coming …”
Wednesday, March 29th, 2006Paul longed to go to Rome for years, but it appears Abdul Rahman has gotten there just hours ago (well made it to Italy at least.) My favorite part of this whole ordeal was early on officials in Afghanistan had this to say.
“We think he could be mad. He is not a normal […]
More on the Mohammed Cartoon Fiasco
Sunday, February 5th, 2006Melinda over at STR makes a good point …
I still question the judgment of the editors for publishing the cartoons it seems in an effort to offend Muslims ..
Indeed, the initial publishing seems to have been to ‘make a statement’ which wasn’t really necessary — however the response is morally reprehensible.
BEIRUT, Lebanon (CNN) — Thousands […]
Mohammad Cartoon, Meet Jesus Cartoon
Thursday, February 2nd, 2006While personally I think this whole matter bloody silly — apparently CNN (an American network, mind you) has been showing the so called “Mohammad” cartoons on the air in pixilated form, exactly how Al Jazeera has been showing them — CNN says they are doing this “as to not offend viewers.” Amazing given they […]