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| Christian killed for drinking tea from Muslim stall |
| 2009-06-19 |
| A Christian man was stoned to death in Pakistan for drinking tea from a roadside stall designated for Muslims. According to International Christian Concern (ICC) the man, Ishtiaq Masih, had ordered tea at a stall in Machharkay village, Punjab, Pakistan, after his bus stopped to allow passengers to relieve themselves. When Ishtiaq went to pay for his tea, the owner noticed that he was wearing a necklace with a cross and grabbed him, calling for his employees to bring anything available to beat him for violating a sign posted on the stall warning non-Muslims to declare their religion before being served. Ishtiaq had not noticed the warning sign before ordering his tea, as he ordered with a group of his fellow passengers. Witnesses claim the owner and 14 of his employees beat Ishtiaq with stones, iron rods and clubs, and stabbed him multiple times with kitchen knives as Ishtiaq pleaded for mercy. The other bus passengers intervened and took Ishtiaq to the Rural Health Center in the village. Ishtiaq died as a result of spinal, head, and chest injuries. The doctor who took Ishtiaq's case told ICC that Ishtiaq had excessive internal and external bleeding, a fractured skull, and brain injuries. A correspondent from the ICC confirmed that he saw a warning posted outside the tea stall, which read: "All non-Muslims should introduce their faith prior to ordering tea. This tea stall serves Muslims only." |
| Posted by:Beavis |
| #7 I still remember the 'Colored' and 'White' restrooms at gas stations. That ain't so long ago. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2009-06-19 14:18 |
| #6 Think back 60 years "Colored" and "White". A-holes exist at all times and places. |
| Posted by: Andy Florong1982 2009-06-19 12:06 |
| #5 Another example for the religion of peace. I wonder if they have drinking wells for Muslims only. Sick, these people are sick. |
| Posted by: Art 2009-06-19 10:33 |
| #4 So will the non Muslim tea stall guys be able to whale on Muslims when they "don't see the sign"? No that would be religious intolerance and will earn a visit from the U.N. Commission on Human Rights [abusers], worldwide condemnation, and riots in the streets of the Islamic world. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2009-06-19 10:32 |
| #3 So will the non Muslim tea stall guys be able to whale on Muslims when they "don't see the sign"? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2009-06-19 10:19 |
| #2 I'm sure he must have stepped on a koran. |
| Posted by: Goober Glomonter4456 2009-06-19 09:46 |
| #1 Well, I'm glad they applied the appropriate punishment for drinking tea where it's not allowed. |
| Posted by: gromky 2009-06-19 03:22 |