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University to banish 'discriminatory' Holy Book into wilderness
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| 10/21/05
| Shirley English
Posted on 10/21/2005 7:33:34 AM PDT by dukeman
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I think we all understand, Rev.
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:33:35 AM PDT
by
dukeman
To: dukeman
EDINBURGH University is set to ban Bibles from its student halls of residence amid concern that the Holy Book is “discriminatory” and makes students of other faiths feel unwelcome.Perhaps they should replace them with copies of On the Origin of Species. "Students of other faiths" never seem to have a problem with it.
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:36:49 AM PDT
by
Zionist Conspirator
(Bayom hahu' yihyeh HaShem 'echad ushemo 'echad.)
To: dukeman
"Ruth Cameron, president of the Edinburgh University Students’ Association, said yesterday that it was important that students from different cultures were made to feel welcome." OOOOKKKAAAAYYYYY.....Muslim incoming....
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:38:44 AM PDT
by
goodnesswins
(DEMS....40 yrs and $$$dollars for the War on Poverty, but NOT a $$ or minute for the WAR on Terror!)
To: dukeman
This is not about attacking Christianity. It is about respecting diversity.” Uh huh. Sure.
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:38:52 AM PDT
by
The Ghost of FReepers Past
(Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Ps. 14:34)
To: dukeman
the fools
it was that heritage which gave them their prominence.
the founding fathers excelled through garnering their strength and focus from that background. the university itself was a product of that backbone
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:39:07 AM PDT
by
jackson29
To: dukeman
Have they tried burning them?
To: dukeman
pursue a policy of “evenly supporting all faiths” Yes, be fair by banning all material/references/comments that show Christianity in a positive light. These people (Satan worshipers?) are truly disgusting.
Even here, in ultra-liberal Montgomery County, MD similar things are happening. Government schools are out today (Friday) specifically for a Jewish holiday (no problem). Of course we no longer have a Christmas holiday... we have a Winter Break. All references to Christ MUST GO.
Must move to Red State soon. Stop paying taxes to Socialists/Satan worshipers.
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:40:46 AM PDT
by
69ConvertibleFirebird
(Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.)
To: dukeman
I have a problem with 'ban Bibles.' So, does that mean a student bringing their own Bibles is banned from doing so?
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:40:51 AM PDT
by
EBH
(Never give-up, Never give-in, and Never Forget)
To: The Ghost of FReepers Past
It is about respecting diversity Respect diversity by banning one part of the diversitute (a word which I think I just made up) equation. Bigots...
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:42:36 AM PDT
by
69ConvertibleFirebird
(Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.)
To: dukeman
In other news, the university has decided to pass out korans to all students. /sarc
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:42:36 AM PDT
by
Right Wing Assault
("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
To: goodnesswins
probably caving into exactly that
the decay moved in, revenues ran out and now they are coasting on an old reputation looking to generate revenues from any source and are thus catering to those markets.
To: The Ghost of FReepers Past
What do you suppose would happen if a militant Islamic group demanded that Korans be placed in every dormitory? How many hours (minutes) would pass before they capitulated?
To: Right Wing Assault
then the muslims bought the old chevy, repackaged it as a koran fuelled funny car to their style and taste
To: dukeman
***The Reverend John Lowry, of Niddrie Parish Church in Edinburgh, said: “It is very disappointing from our point of view. But I can understand why people have chosen to do this.”***
"Reverends" like this are a big part of the reason why this cultural hijacking has been able to get as far as it has.
To: dukeman
What on earth is so offensive about a Bible? Were they forcing students to read them at gunpoint? I am a Christian, but if I saw a Koran on the table, I would pick it up and read it out of curiosity. I would never even think about being offended by it! I've never understood why people think it is offensive to hear or see different beliefs ... unless their own faith is so weak that they are afraid they will be converted!
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:55:19 AM PDT
by
dinoparty
(In the beginning was the Word)
To: dukeman
What on earth is so offensive about a Bible? Were they forcing students to read them at gunpoint? I am a Christian, but if I saw a Koran on the table, I would pick it up and read it out of curiosity. I would never even think about being offended by it! I've never understood why people think it is offensive to hear or see different beliefs ... unless their own faith is so weak that they are afraid they will be converted!
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:56:58 AM PDT
by
dinoparty
(In the beginning was the Word)
To: jackson29
Borders, language, culture. These three things make up a nation. "Diversity" destroys all three.
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:57:36 AM PDT
by
Little Ray
(I'm a reactionary, hirsute, gun-owning, knuckle dragging, Christian Neanderthal and proud of it!)
To: dukeman
I'm impressed by the University's capacity for self-loathing. That's assuming there are any Christians there.
To: Zionist Conspirator
"Perhaps they should replace them with copies of On the Origin of Species. "Students of other faiths" never seem to have a problem with it." God just laughs. So do I.
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posted on
10/21/2005 7:59:29 AM PDT
by
Matchett-PI
( "History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid." -- Dwight Eisenhower)
To: dukeman
Bet they won't ban the Koran.
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posted on
10/21/2005 8:00:53 AM PDT
by
mtbopfuyn
(Legality does not dictate morality... Lavin)
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