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Re: The Islamic Society of Britain:TEDDY BEAR MADNESS - A POLITICAL FOOTBALL (Re: Mohamed Omer)
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THE Bishop of Liverpool today called on the Sudanese government to free teacher Gillian Gibbons
In a joint statement with Muslim leader Akbar Ali and the Archbishop of Liverpool Patrick Kelly, Bishop James Jones appealed for compassion
They said: “We, as Christian and Muslim leaders in the city of Liverpool, appeal to the Sudanese government to show compassion in the name of God the most merciful and release Gillian Gibbons”
A selection of comments appears here.
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"If found guilty under Sharia Law she will get six months in prison and/or 40 lashes.
"Excuse me but how can Sudan be a member of the UN? This is a bad country just like dozens of others who have no regard for human rights," Colmoma
"Now, I know it's an 'over the top' reaction but surely a teacher would know the sensitivities attached to the name of Mohammed. I mean, doesn't she read the papers?" Moriarty, Maghull
"I expect people to obey the law in this country, the same should apply over there although I can't see her getting the lash," Marty1
"The odd thing about this story is we all know by now the seemingly fragile Muslim sensitivities, yet the teacher asked the school children to name the teddy, they suggested, Abdul, Mohammed, and many other popular Muslim names, they chose 'Mohammed' probably because it is the most popular name anyway
"They say the Liverpool teacher was naive, but I think 40 lashes or three months jail is just a bit strong!" Chancery 3
"What is it about the Brits? They go abroad and think it’s an extension of their own society", Michael
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