Posts Tagged ‘Islam’
» posted on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 8:17 pm by Damien Baldino
Barack Obama’s disgraceful apology
President Barack Obama was quick to apologize for the United States...again.
Just when you think Barack Obama can’t sink any lower, he manages to break another depth record. This time, he apologized to Afghanistan’s President, Hamid Karzai, for accidentally disposing of copies of the Koran in an inappropriate fashion. This action led to massive protests in Afghanistan, along with the Taliban calling for death to America (what a shock!).
On any day, the apology would bother me, but on this day in particular, it angers me. An Afghan soldier shot six American soldiers, killing two. At this time, I haven’t heard about any apologies from Hamid Karzai, yet we have an apology from Barack Obama for throwing books away incorrectly, and in the past, an apology from George W. Bush for a sniper who shot a Koran. Maybe it’s me, but I think double murder of two soldiers is a serious matter.
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post a comment | filed under International · Politics | tags: Afghan, Afghanistan, Barack Obama, Hamid Karzai, Islam, Koran, Muslim, Newt Gingrich, Soldier
» posted on Saturday, February 12th, 2011 at 5:30 pm by Damien Baldino
Bill Maher doesn’t believe Barack Obama is a Christian
Is Barack Obama a Christian? Should it matter?
Comedian Bill Maher doesn’t believe Barack Obama is a Christian, and I must say, I agree.
Unlike many, I don’t believe he is a closet Muslim. Instead, I see him as someone who isn’t religious and clings to Christianity because it’s politically expedient. If I’m correct about this, the fact that he isn’t really a Christian doesn’t bother me. What would bother me is an exaggeration of his beliefs to gain election. » read more
post a comment | filed under Politics · Religion | tags: Barack Obama, Bill Maher, Christianity, Islam, Muslim, Religion, Secular Humanist
» posted on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 7:14 pm by Damien Baldino
The Ground Zero Mega Mosque
As you’ve probably heard, there are plans in the works to build a 15 story Muslim community center near Ground Zero. The location is about two blocks from the former site of the Twin Towers, and would include a mosque, classroom space, and other amenities for the community. Some have compared it to a Jewish community center or a YMCA, which sounds correct on a superficial level. Of course, there are differences.
Let me begin by stating that Muslims have every legal right to build a mosque at that location. As long as all local zoning laws are satisfied, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be built. Yet, while this building would seem to serve a function similar to that of a Jewish community center or a YMCA, only a fool can’t see the difference. » read more
3 comments | filed under Religion · Terrorism | tags: 9/11, Feisal Abdul Rauf, Ground Zero, Islam, Mosque, Muslim, Terrorism
» posted on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 7:54 pm by Damien Baldino
Barbie celebrates the burka
Mattel's newest Barbie dolls comes complete with a burka.
Barbie dolls have been around for 50 years. Over that time, there have been a lot of variations, but the strangest one is the Burka Barbie, which has the iconic doll wearing a traditional Islamic Burka.
I know some people will love this idea, but I find it strange. Aren’t many Islamic women forced to wear Burkas? Is it really appropriate for a symbol of oppression to be celebrated as just another cultural difference?
one Comment | filed under Weird Stuff | tags: Barbie, Burka, Doll, Islam
» posted on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 6:51 pm by Damien Baldino
Sting: Barack Obama ‘sent from God’
In a recent interview, singer Sting says Barack Obama is “sent from God.” The strangest part is Sting’s lack of rationale for such a comment. Here’s his best shot: “I can’t think of any be (sic) better qualified because of his background, his education, particularly in regard to Islam.” Let’s take a closer look at this statement.
Barack Obama is definitely well-educated, having received a law degree from Harvard. Although, that doesn’t really set him apart from other Presidents. Bill Clinton also had a law degree and attended Oxford, while George W. Bush received an MBA from Harvard. Next, we have his background. I’m not sure what this is a reference to, so I’ll leave it alone. To be honest, I don’t think Sting knew what he was referring to. Finally, he mentions knowledge/background in regards to Islam. Since when is a background in Islam a qualifier to be President of the United States? » read more
one Comment | filed under Politics · Religion | tags: Barack Obama, Islam, Sting
