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2013-09-06 Down Under

Muslim cricketer allowed to drop beer logo from shirt

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Posted by ryuge 2013-09-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 AFAICT, this fellow's not a wrong'un. He doesn't duck the need to be respectful himself. Had he threatened people, he would probably have been run out.

Posted by Korora 2013-09-06 11:19|| 2013-09-06 11:19|| Front Page Top

#2 But he's Ok with playing for the team and having the beer maker sponsor them ( as in pay the bills and all). call me cynical,, but if his beliefs were really that strong, he would find another alcohol free team to play on.
another look at me I'm special moment, only without the frothing at the mouth...

Posted by USN, Ret. 2013-09-06 17:01|| 2013-09-06 17:01|| Front Page Top

#3 I'll be impressed when the Cricket authorities give that permission to a Christian player whose religious beliefs and beer conflict.

Posted by Barbara 2013-09-06 19:20|| 2013-09-06 19:20|| Front Page Top

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