Posted on 11/10/2005 9:22:42 PM PST by RGT
NICOSIA, CYPRUS - The first Christian church in the conservative Muslim state of Qatar since the arrival of Islam in the 7th century is to be built on land donated by the reform-minded Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.
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How long before they bomb it?
That's just goofy. How about:
Christianity left the Dark Ages a few centuries ago, now Islam may be catching up. We have toleraed Muslims in our midst for a while, now some Muslims are tolerating Christians in their midst. Much of the violence is between insane Muslim and sane Muslim. We should root for the same ones...
Three weeks, tops.
I think it remains to see how many Muslims in Qatar are going to tolerate the church. Personally, and sadly, I am not optimistic about its' future.
Should we start a pool?
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History reveals the ability to coexist as evidenced by the majority of time being in relative peace. Yes, I also support sanity, in anybody, regardless of religion, etc. Hopeful, yes, but goofy?
Why, if I hadn't had that Mickey's I'd go on a mini rampage and send you off to Pluto.
DING!
What was a dance craze during the disco era?
It`s a foot in the door..... : )
The right foot at the right door, no less. A brilliant move if it can be sustained.
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