Posted on 09/22/2006 5:18:12 AM PDT by SJackson
This story is very carefully worded, so that it is not clear that the "religious rioters" who set ten "worship centres" ablaze are Muslims torching churches until we are informed that those fleeing the wrath of the "irate youths" were Christians. Apparently the situation in Nigeria is so delicate that even the facts of the case, simply stated, might enflame murderous passions anew.
"Religious rioters torch 10 buildings in Jigawa," from Nigeria's The Guardian, with thanks to Sky:
NIGERIA once again relapsed into sectarian violence yesterday as a band of irate youths went on rampage in Dutse, Jigawa State capital. They looted and set ablaze 10 worship centres. Although no life was lost, the Police appeared helpless in stopping the rampaging youths.The anger was said to have been sparked off by an alleged blasphemous comment on Prophet Muhammed by a Christian woman, who reportedly spoke in reaction to a similarly irreverent statement about Jesus Christ by a male Moslem.
As the state capital was thrown into turmoil, Christians and other non-indigenes fled to Police Barracks to escape the wrath of the rampaging youths.
The North-West Zone Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Joseph Hayab, in a telephone call to The Guardian, gave the name of the female Christian as Jummai, a resident of Kaduna.
Hayab expressed surprise that a mere altercation between two people could lead to such wanton destruction in the name of religions.
He said: "This is a heinous crime in the name of religion. Why should some people always think that they have monopoly of violence? At this critical moment in the chequered history of the nation, we need to preach peace and not violence under the guise of defending a religion."....
The Sultan of Sokoto and the spiritual head of Nigerian Moslems, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, also decried the use of religion as a tool for violence. He said: "No religion will support violence, harassment, victimisation and all vices, let alone murdering of innocent people. No religion will encourage segregation, discrimination and suppression."
Roger that.
http://mensnewsdaily.com/2006/09/20/angry-muslims-burn-churches-in-nigeria/
Angry Muslims Burn Churches in Nigeria
September 20, 2006
"At least 10 churches, 20 shops as well as homes of Christians were reportedly attacked and set ablaze by the angry protestors, who claimed a local Christian woman had made a blasphemous statement about Prophet Muhammad. The woman was said to have reacted to inflammatory language denigrating Jesus Christ by a Muslim man."
>>The anger was said to have been sparked off by an alleged blasphemous comment on Prophet Muhammed by a Christian woman, who reportedly spoke in reaction to a similarly irreverent statement about Jesus Christ by a male Moslem.
It would seem that Moslems live a double standard. They can dish it out but can't take it in return.
And there are some of you out there who doubt that the media are in a very strong alliance with the jihadists.
monitor
Anglican Cathedral burned in Nigerian blasphemy riot -21/09/06
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/content/news_syndication/article_060921nigeria.shtml
[ACNS] St Peter's Anglican Cathedral Nigeria burned and Bishop's Office attacked in a riot
http://www.wfn.org/2006/09/msg00264.html
Arrests after Nigerian violence
Nigerian police in the northern state of Jigawa have arrested 25 youths after violence erupted between Muslims and Christians in the state capital, Dutse.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5368424.stm
Jigawa riot: Gov Turaki escapes death * Chief detail receives machete cut
http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/cover/september06/21092006/f321092006.html
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Religion of peace.
Western Europe should be watching this very carefully. This is what they will have in 30 years.
The woman was said to have reacted to inflammatory language denigrating Jesus Christ by a Muslim man."
I am sure NOW, the MSM and the Moderate Muzzies will outraged about this today.
/Sarc
Isn't it possible that the Islamic fanatics have already had a major chilling affect on the leftists?
Maybe the left-leaning editors are actually just afraid.
Here's another set of "moderates"....
Pakistanis protest, cleric says Pope should be crucified (link him to Pres. Bush)
Yahoo News ^ | September 22, 2006
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1706245/posts
The war that began when Satan rebelled against God rages on.
Looks like they get to have all the fun.
I have often heard muslims say that Jesus is one of their prophets...as are Mary, John the Baptist, Moses, Adam, and so on. Muslims seem to have some cognitive dissonance with Jesus. He's one of their prophets, yet the people who revere him, they hate. And if it comes down to it, they'll speak disparagingly against him. And obviously they don't care to read the new testament. I suppose if the koran mentions him at all then all they need to know about him is in the koran.
I think it was because she was a Christian WOMAN that set him off.
Spot on!
This is not only a war between Christians and Muslims, but between God and Heaven vs. Satan and Hell.
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