I understand - I wasn't referring to you. I was referring to the OP who started the thread in the first place.

Sorry - Sharia law has execution as the penalty for homosexuality. I think the boy thing is probably a myth.

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Actually, the Shia do the ritual cleansing as a part of daily prayer - the Sunni clean their hands but not their feet. Since muhamed lived in the 600's, the arabs were definitely Muslim when they had their golden age- which coincided with the dark ages in Europe. Of course, at the time, Christianity taught that bathing was indulging in a few sins - vanity, worldliness, etc. So it wasn't only a health concern that kept the vermin covered europeans...well, covered in vermin.

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And there is distrust in Washington. I am surprised, frankly, at the amount of distrust that exists in this town. And I'm sorry it's the case, and I'll work hard to try to elevate it." --George W. Bush, Jan. 29, 2007

If not all muslims wash their feet in foot-tubs, then it's folly to build foot-tubs at all, since they can pray without it. That means, you've now argued against having foot-tubs build.

And they're all equally stupid doing it. It has nothing to do with it at all.

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To fill a world with ... religions of the Abrahamic kind, is like littering the streets with loaded guns. Do not be surprised if they are used. - Richard Dawkins

Philosophy is questions that may never be answered. Religion is answers that may never be questioned

MY CAPSLOCK KEY IS BROKEN LOL - Will be stumbled upon several times on the web.

Clash

IF the Muslim religion doesn't require it, then I wouldn't want foot tubs built. However, the OP was more concerned about special arrangements being made for Muslims rather than if they are required or not ... it was in context with that that I posted my response.

So, I wouldn't say its "folly" to build foot tubs ... I do think it's foolish to create a hue and cry over it though.

Islamic Hell

Your information outlets seem to be a bit two-faced on there queer normalizing agenda huh, they were afraid it would make them look bad.

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I figured, I was just clarifying.

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Anyone ask Hillary what kind of underwear she wears, yet?

Lt. Gov Diane Denish on Bill Richardson "The governor, she said, "pinches my neck. He touches my hip, my thigh, sort of the side of my leg."

Ah, yes, thats a Hank source for sure. Find some radical Hindu website which doesn't even HAVE any information, and is obviously biased ...

Your post is too silly even to report, despite the blatant insult towards Muslims.

Oh Hank, should I find a link which says Christians molest young kids? You know, like the preachers in church molesting 14 year old boys?

(note: That last line was directed at Hank, not all Christians, for explanation as to why I said it, please read the thread).

I think it's something like being a christian - some require the host and wine, others don't. Since all muslims have to pray 5 times a day, and they carry their rugs with them - I don't see why they can't be accomodated. But then, I tend to be a friendly sort - and not prone to look for fights.

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And there is distrust in Washington. I am surprised, frankly, at the amount of distrust that exists in this town. And I'm sorry it's the case, and I'll work hard to try to elevate it." --George W. Bush, Jan. 29, 2007

Exactly the sort of attitude that is required.

It's not folly.

The problem is that when you do it with public funds on public property, it is unconstitutional.

The government - at any level - in this country is absolutely proscribed from building or maintaining religious facilities of any denomination.

If Muslims want a facility for their religious purposes, sorry - we can't.
If Catholics want a facility for their religious purposes, sorry - we can't.
If Hindus want a facility for their religious purposes, sorry - we can't.
If Buddhists want a facility for their religious purposes, sorry - we can't.
If Jews want a facility for their religious purposes, sorry - we can't.

It has nothing to do with the specific religion involved. It has to do with using public funds and public property to further any denomination-specific religious purpose.

Matt

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I can agree to that ...