Oh those pesky Mennonites, they just cannot keep their hands out of others business. How dare they kill one of Islam's fearless leaders. No wonder Muslims are upset.
That was sarcasm, here is the truth.
From AsiaNews.it May 2
Christians are an “easy target” for reprisal after Bin Laden’s death, says Mgr Saldanha
Islamabad (AsiaNews) – Christian institutions, schools and organisations in Pakistan have closed down today for fear of attacks. Many fear that the operation by US Special Forces that led to the death of Osama Bin Laden could spark a negative reaction by Muslims against the religious minority. Mgr Lawrence John Saldanha, archbishop emeritus of Lahore, calls for greater protection for Christians, an “easy target” for possible reprisal. Meanwhile, a number of Islamic fundamentalism groups have issued statements, disputing claims that the al Qaeda leader was killed. In Pakistan’s civil society, anger and happiness are the prevailing emotions. For their part, the government and president of Pakistan are preparing to issue a “balanced” statement to avoid stoking tensions.
According to early reports, Bin Laden died after being shot in the head. Four other people were killed in the gunfire. US Special Forces are believed to be holding the body, but a US official said the body was buried at sea “according to Muslim customs”.
Pictures released of the dead Bin Laden have been met by scepticism with many internet sites saying that are fake.
They are fake, do not believe anyone telling you they are real. There are no official photo's released yet.
Meanwhile, Pakistani authorities denied any involvement with the Americans in the operation.
In a statement, extremist group Pakistan Tehrik-e-Taliban dismissed the operation as a sham, saying that as far as they are concerned Osama is still alive.
Retired Pakistan Inter Service Intelligence chief Hameed Gul also cast doubts about the operation and US claims, saying that in the footage shown on TV channels Bin Laden looks too young. However, “Obama is a smart person” and “this is a great start to his election campaign”.
Analysts are divided. Some believe that al-Qaeda will be weakened by Bin Laden’s death. Others fear an escalation in violation in response to the loss.
In Pakistan, local sources are saying that US and Western Embassy officials in Islamabad are examining the opportunity of closing down their respective diplomatic missions as a preventive measure.
Many Christian institutions, schools and organisation have closed for the day fearing more violence in the wake of episodes that followed the burning of a Qur‘an in Florida a few weeks ago.
Keep the jihad fires burning, no need top stop the madness, there is always another Terry Jones episode waiting in the wings.
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That was sarcasm, here is the truth.
From AsiaNews.it May 2
Christians are an “easy target” for reprisal after Bin Laden’s death, says Mgr Saldanha
Islamabad (AsiaNews) – Christian institutions, schools and organisations in Pakistan have closed down today for fear of attacks. Many fear that the operation by US Special Forces that led to the death of Osama Bin Laden could spark a negative reaction by Muslims against the religious minority. Mgr Lawrence John Saldanha, archbishop emeritus of Lahore, calls for greater protection for Christians, an “easy target” for possible reprisal. Meanwhile, a number of Islamic fundamentalism groups have issued statements, disputing claims that the al Qaeda leader was killed. In Pakistan’s civil society, anger and happiness are the prevailing emotions. For their part, the government and president of Pakistan are preparing to issue a “balanced” statement to avoid stoking tensions. According to early reports, Bin Laden died after being shot in the head. Four other people were killed in the gunfire. US Special Forces are believed to be holding the body, but a US official said the body was buried at sea “according to Muslim customs”.
Pictures released of the dead Bin Laden have been met by scepticism with many internet sites saying that are fake.
They are fake, do not believe anyone telling you they are real. There are no official photo's released yet.
Meanwhile, Pakistani authorities denied any involvement with the Americans in the operation.
In a statement, extremist group Pakistan Tehrik-e-Taliban dismissed the operation as a sham, saying that as far as they are concerned Osama is still alive.
Retired Pakistan Inter Service Intelligence chief Hameed Gul also cast doubts about the operation and US claims, saying that in the footage shown on TV channels Bin Laden looks too young. However, “Obama is a smart person” and “this is a great start to his election campaign”.
Analysts are divided. Some believe that al-Qaeda will be weakened by Bin Laden’s death. Others fear an escalation in violation in response to the loss.
In Pakistan, local sources are saying that US and Western Embassy officials in Islamabad are examining the opportunity of closing down their respective diplomatic missions as a preventive measure.
Many Christian institutions, schools and organisation have closed for the day fearing more violence in the wake of episodes that followed the burning of a Qur‘an in Florida a few weeks ago.
Keep the jihad fires burning, no need top stop the madness, there is always another Terry Jones episode waiting in the wings.
Read it all
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