Posts Tagged ‘Islam’
» 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
one Comment | 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?
post a 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
