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Andreas Lubitz Religion Debate: Germanwings Crash Raises Questions Over Pilot's Faith
http://www.ibtimes.com/andreas-lubitz-religion-debate-germanwings-crash-raises-questions-over-pilots-faith-1860396 ^

Posted on 03/27/2015 7:14:11 AM PDT by MNDude

Questions about the religious background of Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings pilot who investigators said deliberately crashed a plane in the French Alps this week, killing all on board, have sparked outrage and debate about whether such information is relevant to the investigation. When a reporter asked French Prosecutor Brice Robin of Marseille, during a news conference Thursday, whether he knew Lubitz’s religion, Robin said he did not know and added, “I don’t think that’s where the answer to this lies.”

The question suggested that Lubitz’s religious background was relevant to the investigation behind the pilot’s alleged deliberate downing of Germanwings Flight 9525 on Tuesday. Robin said the crash did not show any signs of terrorism. Some were appalled by the reporter’s inquiry.

“This line of questioning makes no sense to me whatsoever,” said Elizabeth Shakman Hurd, an associate professor of political science with a courtesy appointment in religious studies at Northwestern University in Illinois. “I find it disturbing and depressing that at a time like this some people feel compelled to search desperately for explanations that presume religious causation.”

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KEYWORDS: faith; germanwings; germany; lubitiz; lubitzreligion; muslims; news
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To: Madam Theophilus

Where, exactly, is THERE?


21 posted on 03/27/2015 7:36:07 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory and He will NOT be mocked! Blessed be the name of the Lord forever!)
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To: C210N
Is that so that those on the other side of the cockpit door can at least watch the pilot praying to allah (PissBUH) while the plane dives into the mountains?

*****

On the latest news, newscasters said that the investigators found torn up doctor's notes in the pilot's apartment that said that the pilot was not fit to fly.

If the story was true, the commentators thought that the pilot may have been severely depressed because he would have known that he could lose his job if the company found out about the doctor's notes.

22 posted on 03/27/2015 7:36:34 AM PDT by john mirse
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To: B212

Here in Canada if he was really good he’d have a CPL, instructor rating and multi/IFR. Chances of driving an Airbus at that stage of his career would be slim to none.


23 posted on 03/27/2015 7:36:34 AM PDT by Squawk 8888 (Will steal your comments & post them on Twitter)
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To: Sherman Logan

Exactly. I have only heard accusations, innuendo and speculation. No evidence that this guy was a Muslim. Remember people, Muslims may be nut jobs, but not all nut jobs are Muslims. There are a lot of non-Muslim wackos out there, and it certainly appears that this guy might just well be one of those.


24 posted on 03/27/2015 7:38:19 AM PDT by stremba
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To: MNDude

islamist or facilitator....


25 posted on 03/27/2015 7:38:54 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: rickomatic; Sherman Logan

You’re right that the question needed to be asked, but it looks like it’s been answered.


26 posted on 03/27/2015 7:39:37 AM PDT by Squawk 8888 (Will steal your comments & post them on Twitter)
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To: MNDude

Hey, Germany. . .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD94dVu8lqQ


27 posted on 03/27/2015 7:40:01 AM PDT by Hulka
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To: exit82

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fgtZwNkWYSk#t=11


28 posted on 03/27/2015 7:42:20 AM PDT by Hulka
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To: Squawk 8888

That is sure what the MSM is selling this morning. They ought to be able to string this story out for at least two weeks before coming to the same conclusion of the crash of Malaysia Flight 370 a year ago, “we don’t have a clue”. In the mean time, they will have sucked in millions to listening to their editorials and filling the time of a 24 hour “news cycle.”


29 posted on 03/27/2015 7:43:49 AM PDT by richardtavor
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To: MNDude

Remember Hasan...He was a little screwed up and we knew it...but let him pass....even gave him a promotion.


30 posted on 03/27/2015 7:46:29 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Sherman Logan

>http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2015/03/breaking-german-news-germanwings-airbus-co-pilot-was-muslim-convert/<
GERMAN NEWS REPORT: Co-Pilot of Germanwings Airbus Was MUSLIM CONVERT

Yes, speculation.

Because they won’t tell us what they found at his residence, except that they believe it is relevant.

Who are they protecting?
The perp is dead and provably guilty.


31 posted on 03/27/2015 7:46:46 AM PDT by G Larry (Obama Hates America, Israel, Capitalism, Freedom, and Christianity.)
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To: MNDude

The news cycle is less than three days old; there’s still a week of misinformation ahead.


32 posted on 03/27/2015 7:47:08 AM PDT by Baynative (You can judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.)
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To: don-o

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/02/world/europe/anger-in-europe-over-the-israeli-gaza-conflict-reverberates-as-anti-semitism.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/04/antisemitism-germany_n_6794928.html

The same situation is in France and Spain. Just do a Google search.


33 posted on 03/27/2015 7:47:55 AM PDT by Madam Theophilus (iI)
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To: don-o

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/02/world/europe/anger-in-europe-over-the-israeli-gaza-conflict-reverberates-as-anti-semitism.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/04/antisemitism-germany_n_6794928.html

The same situation is in France and Spain. Just do a Google search.


34 posted on 03/27/2015 7:47:55 AM PDT by Madam Theophilus (iI)
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To: MNDude
It's coming:
35 posted on 03/27/2015 7:49:44 AM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: G Larry

Not talking about faith gives them time to check for friends and spiritual leaders if you get my drift!


36 posted on 03/27/2015 7:51:06 AM PDT by hoosiermama (Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then or now?)
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To: Squawk 8888

How has it been answered? I don’t think that they know anything. They are selling the crazed, jilted whacko because that is easier to sell and they can bring in more “experts”. In other words, Psychologists, or just people that don’t feel good about themselves because their girlfriends dumped them. The reality is that all the speculation of any cause is just that. The motivation of the media is obvious, they are selling their product. I wouldn’t believe a single thing that I heard until I see FACTS, not speculation...Just Sayin’


37 posted on 03/27/2015 7:51:11 AM PDT by richardtavor
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To: MNDude

btt


38 posted on 03/27/2015 7:51:30 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: G Larry

In fact they have told us some of what they found. Doctor’s notes excusing him from work- notes which Lubitz had torn up and tossed into wastebasket.

On Drudge and assorted media.


39 posted on 03/27/2015 7:53:09 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: G Larry

The left isn’t ever consistent with reasoning,
and they never are affected by pointing out either
their lack of consistency or their downright hypocrisy.


40 posted on 03/27/2015 7:53:45 AM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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