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2008-07-29 Southeast Asia

Obama seen as a sign of hope by Indonesian religious leaders

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Posted by ryuge 2008-07-29 06:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 The synod chairperson explained that conflicts often arose because of a lack of understanding by Christians about Islam, and Muslims about Christianity. This can lead to general Islamophobia on the part of Christians, Pule said, and he believed that someone like Obama could help bring Muslims and Christians worldwide to a better and closer mutual understanding.

Ah, I see. If only those Christian folks would start to "understand".

Posted by tu3031 2008-07-29 09:50|| 2008-07-29 09:50|| Front Page Top

#2 The only reason that most Muslims are alive is a lack of understanding by Christians of Islam. If the West truly understood the nature of Islam, there would be no more Muslims.

Posted by RWV 2008-07-29 10:24|| 2008-07-29 10:24|| Front Page Top

#3 Rod King had it right.

"Can we all just get along?"

Posted by Besoeker 2008-07-29 10:31|| 2008-07-29 10:31|| Front Page Top

#4 Obama seen as a sign of hope by Indonesian religious leaders

Hmm, now why do you think that is?

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-07-29 11:02|| 2008-07-29 11:02|| Front Page Top

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