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.
Just another example of the intolerant "Religion of Peace."
Just another example of the intolerant "Religion of Peace."
Muslim''s are ALWAYS angry, and they certainly don't need an excuse to riot. Violence is a requirement if you're going to be a Muslim.
And there are some of you out there who doubt that the media are in a very strong alliance with the jihadists.
BUMP!
Right from the horses mouth. Islam is NOT a religion. It is a cult of murder, rape, lies and pillage.
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