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Britain
First multi-faith service at Westminster Abbey to mark July 7
2006-07-06
The first ever multi-faith service at Westminster Abbey, central London, was being held Wednesday, ahead of the anniversary of the July 7 London transport bombings, it was announced here. Business leaders, MPs and diplomats are among those who have been invited to the event, which features participation from nine major religions. The service was the brainchild of the first Muslim High Sheriff (honorary title) of Greater London, Dr Khalid Hameed.

Dr Hameed said in a statement "I believe in the goodness of all religions; I also believe we are now a multi-cultural society here in this country and we have to live within the UK at peace with each other. We saw what happened last year, the horrible episode on July 7 when those who were not outsiders, but British-grown people, who perpetrated that crime and therefore I said to myself that this year ... let us do a multi-faith observance service", the statement added. He said the event would send out a message in London and beyond that "we will not be intimidated by terrorists, we will not be intimidated by radicals. We intend to live life together practising whatever faiths we wish to in harmony and at peace with each other".

The date was chosen, Dr Hameed said, as it was close to the July 7 anniversary and a reminder "of that horrible day in the life of London", but would not compete with commemorative events. Among faiths taking part in the service will be Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims, as well as Christians, Jews and Jains.
Posted by:Seafarious

#14  Just one thing wrong with the graphic: isn't Piglet haraam?
Posted by: xbalanke   2006-07-06 23:30  

#13  So is it a religion, or a dogma of terror ?
It is a clever entrapment of the heart and soul. It uses brainwashing, and intimidation to 'teach' the one true path. You MUST accept Islam. You MUST surrender. Submit to your position of dhimmitude while I, your master enjoy the fruits of life or death, virgins.
Anybody still thinks this is a fvcking religion is already dead.
When do we march ?
Posted by: wxjames   2006-07-06 18:04  

#12  JFM:

Needless to say, we don't talk much anymore. Sudan is one of my BIGGEST (behind the Paleos and Saudi funding of it all) peeves of the entire "religion of peace." I mean, there you have direct, true racism (Arab muslims killing African muslims) as well as religious genocide (Muslims slaughtering Christians/Animists). No where else (i'd argue, not even in "Palestine") do you have such a vivid picture of Islam's true intent and goals....complete and total domination and submission of all others.
Posted by: BA   2006-07-06 16:07  

#11  As I recall from discussions with a dear Jain friend, the Jains predate the Buddhists by several centuries. I'm under the impression their sage is the first incarnation, whereas Buddha came several reincarnations later, and the Jains saw no reason to switch over to the newcomer.
Posted by: trailing wife   2006-07-06 14:16  

#10  BA

Take another angle of approacah. Begin asking him why is he not as indignant about the genocide of Sudanese CVhristians, or about the genocide aginst Black Muslims in Sudan. Or about what did the Islmaic world did when the Pakistani Army went on a killing and raping spree in Bangla Desh. Also ask him where in the Koran it is tiold that the Arabs are entitled to keep for themeselves the enormous profits they make with the hadj adt the expenses of piss poor countries like Bangla Desh.

Ask him if he considers the Arabs a superior race since obviously a crime agaisbnt Arabs (Paklestinians) seems to be much worse than ione against Bangla Deshis.
Posted by: JFM   2006-07-06 13:47  

#9  Peggy:

You just put the nail and the hammer together. I used to ride to work with 2 Muslims. Right after 9/11, I called one of them and asked if he wanted to go with me (to my Church) for a "interfaith/non-denominational" memorial service. He politely declined. When I asked him months later if they'd do anything like that at the mossk, he said "No, and I wouldn't feel comfortable even inviting you to the mosque." That began my long and studious journey to my conclusion I now hold....Islam doesn't "convert" anyone in the way any other religion does (by acts of kindness, by living by example, lively dialogue/debate & handy-dandy presentations), it truly "converts" only by intimidation (in the best cases), brain-washing and at the tip of a scimitar (in the worst cases).

I now look back on my conversations with him in our carpool and see the signs of "rage" the 9/11 hijackers had. He's about as American as can be (grew up in NYC since Middle School), his parents are from Bangladesh, and yet, any subject I approached about Islam, I was always wrong. He used to joke about how he'd treat any future wife (I now think he wasn't joking), and anytime I mentioned "Palestine," he'd fly off the handle immediately about the Joooooos, even though he's barely been to Bangladesh, much less NEVER having been to Israel. It's all about dar-al-Islam to them.
Posted by: BA   2006-07-06 13:23  

#8  What I would like to know is when will the first interfaith service be held in a mosque??

Ooops, thats right, Islam is only tolerant of other faiths as long as two conditions prevail. 1. As long as it is a minority. 2. As long as it is in someone elses place. ie non-muslims are barred from Mecca and Allen might get offended if one of those other equally "good" religions were allowed to worship or pray in a mosque.

All this lovey talk from even moderate muslims is a one way street. Its all talk. When push comes to shove though, dont hold your breath for any reciprocation.

Our holy places are not as holy as theirs, I guess, and therefore its entirely appropriate to arrange to act out this little facade in one of our churches.

Since it was the muslim guys idea, why was it booked it booked in a church? Surely there are big enough mosques in Londinastan?

Will anyone of the PC crowd attending this thing in good faith even think to ask this question? Someone should ask the good muslim guy if one of these will ever be held in a mosque. See what he says. But then that would expose the truth that islam isnt as tolerant as Christianity, wouldnt it and that just wouldnt do.

Posted by: peggy   2006-07-06 12:46  

#7  "I believe in the goodness of all religions; I also believe we are now a multi-cultural society here in this country and we have to live within the UK at peace with each other."

You have done well on the path to dhimmitude thus far.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2006-07-06 06:57  

#6  Thanks SB - my edjumacation continues...
Posted by: Howard UK   2006-07-06 04:54  

#5  The Jains are from India. They teach compassion for all life, and go out of their way to keep from doing anything they consider violent to living things. They will step around ants instead of squashing them, they don't eat meat or root vegetables (since pulling them out of the ground causes pain to the plant), and were a huge influence on Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence. Jains are peaceful and accepting of others' faiths, and are highly regarded in India even today. They give money to churches and mosques, and even help run Hindu temples.

Too bad all of that won't stop a Muslim whackjob from killing them for being infidels.
Posted by: Swamp Blondie   2006-07-06 04:49  

#4  Tarzan and Jain?
Posted by: Howard UK   2006-07-06 04:07  

#3  What the funk is a Jain? that's new.
Posted by: Howard UK   2006-07-06 04:06  

#2  Nice picture ... The story and the picture kinda reminds me of this

Care bear stare , ohh yeh !
Posted by: MacNails   2006-07-06 04:02  

#1  I'm pleased to hear Christians will be allowed to participate, since it is being held in one of their churches.

/sarcasm off
Posted by: Swamp Blondie   2006-07-06 03:06  

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