Christian nurse under fire over Muslim prayer room

[nebula]

Pakistan: Christian nurse under fire over Muslim prayer room

Posted: Monday, March 9, 2009, 15:47 (GMT)

The Christian chief warden of a nurses

[ParanoidAndroid]

Allegations aside, one point of note is that it is a requirement of Muslim belief that they have space set aside to pray. Because their prayers involve getting down on knees and bowing to Mecca, it's important that there is a private and out-of-the-way place that they can do this. Christians do not require such a space. We simply bow our heads and speak silently to our creator. A specific space is not required, and as such the room set aside for Christians might seem to be seen as favouritism. After all, would they also set aside a special room for Buddhists, Hare Krishnas, Jews, or any other belief? Probably not, and almost definitely those would not be decorated and funded by the lecturer.

I think it was necessary for the institution to give space to the Muslims, because that is an integral part of their religious practice. No such space is necessary for Christians.

However, the allegations made that the Muslim is exaggerating the issue to be about an entire Mosque, these are issues of more pressing concern.

Just my initial impressions of the article

Regards,

[nebula]

However, the allegations made that the Muslim is exaggerating the issue to be about an entire Mosque, these are issues of more pressing concern.

The whole mode of operation is cause for concern. The lies about the Mosque (that's not an exaggeration - it's a lie) are just one of the dishonest tactics this trainee doctor utilized.

[MorningGlory]

Allegations aside, one point of note is that it is a requirement of Muslim belief that they have space set aside to pray. Because their prayers involve getting down on knees and bowing to Mecca, it's important that there is a private and out-of-the-way place that they can do this. Christians do not require such a space. We simply bow our heads and speak silently to our creator. A specific space is not required, and as such the room set aside for Christians might seem to be seen as favouritism. After all, would they also set aside a special room for Buddhists, Hare Krishnas, Jews, or any other belief? Probably not, and almost definitely those would not be decorated and funded by the lecturer.

I think it was necessary for the institution to give space to the Muslims, because that is an integral part of their religious practice. No such space is necessary for Christians.

However, the allegations made that the Muslim is exaggerating the issue to be about an entire Mosque, these are issues of more pressing concern.

Just my initial impressions of the article

Regards,

Muslims need more space because they bow and scape to satan; theirs is not an actual religion or faith. It's just a cult and, therefore, should have NO prayer rooms ...... anywhere. In fact, they should be outlawed in the United States. This would make it profitable for Americans to bag them (but not kill them!) and turn them over for a bounty.

[MorningGlory]

Muslims need more space because they bow and scape to satan; theirs is not an actual religion or faith. It's just a cult and, therefore, should have NO prayer rooms ...... anywhere. In fact, they should be outlawed in the United States. This would make it profitable for Americans to bag them (but not kill them!) and turn them over for a bounty.

perhaps you have not heard these words before...

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Sure I have! Perhaps you have not heard these words before....

"theirs is not an actual religion or faith. It's just a cult".......this negates the requirement, under the Constitution, to grant them the same privileges as, say, Judaism in the U.S. Of course, the article addresses the reality on the ground in Pakistan but I'm looking ahead.

[nebula]

What are you two arguing over?

What do you think of Dr. Naila's actions and methods?

[O'Dannyboy]

Favoritism is favoritism regardless what ones religion predicates. If accommodations are made for one group then they should also be made for the others should they request them. The article indicates that the mere existence of a room for the Christian students upset Dr Naila so much that she resorted to accusing Mrs Purses of attempts to covert some of the Muslim students. A practice that is illegal in most Muslim countries. It is apparent that Dr Naila disliked Christians and took offense to them being regarded equally to the Muslim students. What I find to be repugnant is that Dr Naila proceeded to try and convert the Christian students after accusing Mrs Purses of doing the same thing. It's okay for Muslims to convert Christians but heads will roll should anyone try to convert a Muslim.

I believe Mrs Purses did what she thought was fair, equitable and honorable. There, unfortunately, is no religious equality in countries with a Muslim majority and so her attempt to find a solution will end with the Muslim students being shown favoritism to the other students.

[MorningGlory]

Sure I have! Perhaps you have not heard these words before....

"theirs is not an actual religion or faith. It's just a cult".......this negates the requirement, under the Constitution, to grant them the same privileges as, say, Judaism in the U.S. Of course, the article addresses the reality on the ground in Pakistan but I'm looking ahead.

re-li-gion Pronunciation [ri-lij-uhn]

-noun

1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.

2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.

Yes, they are an actual religion. The fact that you don't agree with their beliefs does not change that.

I have had discussions with people that tell me that Christianity is just a cult of Judaism. They are as wrong as you are in this case.

Islam is a cult; islam is a political movement; islam is not a religion since the main object of 'worship' (or terror) is 'allah', a nonexistent and mythical moon god, a.k.a., Ba'al or Be'liel (consort of Ashtar/Astarte). I am correct in my assessment of islam and have studied the movement for over five years. How much time have you put into the Qu'ran, RG?

[nebula]

Apparently, the head nurse has also been given death threats.

http://www.worthynews.com/5179-pakistan-ch...g-death-threats

[nebula]

[They are dishonest and wrong, but not really a surprise.

Remember Pakistan is a strongly Muslim country and I am surprised the Christians got as much support as they did

Honestly I think it was a mistake for Mrs Purses to have the Muslim room closed down the way she did. They didn