boyfriday Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Following the despicable scenes played out by some Muslims following the release of the anti Islamic film, I came across a couple of articles which put a slightly different spin on the post release reaction. Whilst both appear to be Islam sponsored charm offensives, it certainly demonstrates the power of the media, and how views can be affected by the way an event is reported and whether they're reported in the first place. The most compelling quote from the first link is point 6, 6. The pope visited Lebanon at the height of the tension, and Hezbollah leaders attended his sermon, refrained from protesting the film until he left, and called for religious tolerance. Yes, this happened. The pope could have been forgiven for taking his bat home and not making the trip given the negative media, but I hope his visit encouraged Muslims, Jews, Christians and the wider world alike. http://en.avaaz.org/783/muslim-rage-protests-newsweek-salafists?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=_bottom&utm_campaign=stop-the-clash?v=104613120929 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-19594442 I wonder whether the anti Islamic protests in the west would have had the same venom if articles such as this had been more visible: https://en.avaaz.org/755/not-in-our-name-libyans-reject-terror Incidentally, this thread does not seek to make excuses for Islamic extremists or those who protested violently against the film, they're a disgrace to their faith and humanity generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thisl sink without trace lol, positive islamic stories always do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Because it's not controversial... What is there to argue about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_big Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 media making muslims look bad just like the media make the EDL look bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Prime Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 The fanatics rampaging and killing are just the Islamic equivalent of our tracksuited underclass e.g. thick, uneducated and poor. With no brain or reasoning power the animals react to perceived insults in the way Pavlov's dog reacted to a bell. The time when humanity wakes up and realises there is no God and they've wasted hundreds of years getting worked up about nothing while pollution and poverty went unchallenged will be a happy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 The fanatics rampaging and killing are just the Islamic equivalent of our tracksuited underclass e.g. thick, uneducated and poor. With no brain or reasoning power the animals react to perceived insults in the way Pavlov's dog reacted to a bell. Good point Mr Prime, when I saw pictures of Muslim rioters wrecking the local KFC, it reminded me of the scenes of English football hooligans during the WC in France in 98. I'm sure in the cold light of day they don't know why they did it, but the bell rang, their knees jerked and the feeding frenzy began. The time when humanity wakes up and realises there is no God and they've wasted hundreds of years getting worked up about nothing while pollution and poverty went unchallenged will be a happy one. It will be a greater day when humanity wakes up and realises we're all equal under our different skins..you would have thought "God" might have had an interest in ensuring that equality from outset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 media making muslims look bad just like the media make the EDL look bad That's true pretty_big, but ironically there might not be any need for the EDL's existence if the media didn't make Muslims 'look bad'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 That's true pretty_big, but ironically there might not be any need for the EDL's existence if the media didn't make Muslims 'look bad'. What makes you think the media deliberately set out to make Muslims look bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 What makes you think the media deliberately set out to make Muslims look bad. I was simply regurgitating the post I was responding to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janie48 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Following the despicable scenes played out by some Muslims following the release of the anti Islamic film, I came across a couple of articles which put a slightly different spin on the post release reaction. Whilst both appear to be Islam sponsored charm offensives, it certainly demonstrates the power of the media, and how views can be affected by the way an event is reported and whether they're reported in the first place. The most compelling quote from the first link is point 6, 6. The pope visited Lebanon at the height of the tension, and Hezbollah leaders attended his sermon, refrained from protesting the film until he left, and called for religious tolerance. Yes, this happened. The pope could have been forgiven for taking his bat home and not making the trip given the negative media, but I hope his visit encouraged Muslims, Jews, Christians and the wider world alike. http://en.avaaz.org/783/muslim-rage-protests-newsweek-salafists?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=_bottom&utm_campaign=stop-the-clash?v=104613120929 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-19594442 I wonder whether the anti Islamic protests in the west would have had the same venom if articles such as this had been more visible: https://en.avaaz.org/755/not-in-our-name-libyans-reject-terror Incidentally, this thread does not seek to make excuses for Islamic extremists or those who protested violently against the film, they're a disgrace to their faith and humanity generally. I happened to be flicking through channels in the early hours one day,thats how i found out about the Popes visit,as i saw the the much welcome response from the muslims which i thought was encouraging. Yes they're are many parts of of the middle east where Christians Jews and Muslims have been living peacefully side by side for centuries,sadly though Syria was one of those places until recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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