Religion The 'A' Word

[Frodo]

I'm just back from Europe and stayed in Malaysia on the way back.

The headline argument there is about the right of non Muslims to use the word 'Allah'. Apparently it follows a high court decision that Roman Catholics could use the word in text. Now Malaysian parliament is looking to introduce a bill that will make the use of the word by non Muslims unlawful.

Apart from the obvious restrictions on freedom of speech I believe this is a further indication of a growing rift between the Islamic and non Islamic world. In essence 'Allah' is a number of characters that were formed to enunciate a spoken sound to allow repetition. Allah means 'God'. Translation to any other language is surely reasonable.

In a recent official UK survey, over 50% of the population perceived Islamic religion within UK as being a serious issue.

My feeling is that we are seeing a growing rift, and that it is being intensified by all parties.

 

[Pie eyed]

I'm just back from Europe and stayed in Malaysia on the way back.

The headline argument there is about the right of non Muslims to use the word 'Allah'. Apparently it follows a high court decision that Roman Catholics could use the word in text. Now Malaysian parliament is looking to introduce a bill that will make the use of the word by non Muslims unlawful.

Apart from the obvious restrictions on freedom of speech I believe this is a further indication of a growing rift between the Islamic and non Islamic world. In essence 'Allah' is a number of characters that were formed to enunciate a spoken sound to allow repetition. Allah means 'God'. Translation to any other language is surely reasonable.

In a recent official UK survey, over 50% of the population perceived Islamic religion within UK as being a serious issue.

My feeling is that we are seeing a growing rift, and that it is being intensified by all parties.

Not the least of which being Christian Fundamentalists.
I think there is going to be an increase in "botherer" related social incident now that the regodifcation of Western Society has commenced.

 

[Andre]

Now Malaysian parliament is looking to introduce a bill that will make the use of the word by non Muslims unlawful.

What's the penalty for using it?

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[Pie eyed]

What's the penalty for using it?

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Buy us a packet of gravel?

 

[FIGJAM]

I'm just back from Europe and stayed in Malaysia on the way back.

The headline argument there is about the right of non Muslims to use the word 'Allah'. Apparently it follows a high court decision that Roman Catholics could use the word in text. Now Malaysian parliament is looking to introduce a bill that will make the use of the word by non Muslims unlawful.

Apart from the obvious restrictions on freedom of speech I believe this is a further indication of a growing rift between the Islamic and non Islamic world. In essence 'Allah' is a number of characters that were formed to enunciate a spoken sound to allow repetition. Allah means 'God'. Translation to any other language is surely reasonable.

In a recent official UK survey, over 50% of the population perceived Islamic religion within UK as being a serious issue.

My feeling is that we are seeing a growing rift, and that it is being intensified by all parties.

It's just proof that people are idiots when they are lead by their egos into patriotism, religious or otherwise, and can be collectively dangerous.

Allah = Brahma = Jehovah = The Father = God = The Absolute

From a non-religious perspective, arguing over the utilisation of Macedonia as a name, is equally as idiotic IMHO. But people do it because they are ignorant.

 

[AndSmithMustScore]

The headline argument there is about the right of non Muslims to use the word 'Allah'. Apparently it follows a high court decision that Roman Catholics could use the word in text.

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[Richo83]

Allah = Brahma = Jehovah = The Father = God = The Absolute

From a non-religious perspective, arguing over the utilisation of Macedonia as a name, is equally as idiotic IMHO. But people do it because they are ignorant.

Pretty much it's just a translation, surely if someone were to convey the notion of god into Arabic they'd have to use that word anyway. Can't see what the fuss is.