Muslim Refuses To Sell Bible Story Book At M&S

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

If the christian had taken the job on at the time the shop was selling the book with stories based on the koran, yes....they took the job, they shouldn't shirk the duties that go with it...

That's actually part of what I was arguing further up the thread. Marks and Spencers aren't known for selling Christian literature (or, indeed, literature about any religion), so it's reasonable to assume that the assistant wouldn't have though she would end up selling religious literature when she joined the company. It's also reasonable to assume that she couldn't just walk of out the job (even part timers need to give notice, AFAIK).

[Xaccers]

I do find it interesting of the two groups; those who see it as a non-story, and those who see it as something terrible, it is the latter group which has more members who are unable to grasp the basic points if the article, as though they're getting worked up about their own assumption of the articles without bothering to read them.
For instance, there has been much talk about calling the bible unclean, or refusing to sell the bible, when no bible was actually involved in the incident, nor even in the threat topic any more.
Are literary skills amongst islamophobes really that shockingly bad?

Similarly the old laws banning flying a national flag on anything other than a vertical pole without the councils permission had nothing to do with offending anyone, and have, to my knowledge, been scrapped.

Tbh i would like an accurate account of what exactly happened before going too far. Religion is not playing a part for me i have no interest in it and don't see it as a valid excuse that some do. As for the press toilet roll with letters and numbers on is how i generally view all press.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by danielf

Are Latvian beliefs/practices that different from British ones?

Not all that much.

[TheNorm]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Not all that much.

Apart from the pagan celebration of the summer solstice, of course, which I think is a lovely idea. I've never tried caraway cheese - is it tasty?

[Stuart]

Interesting that no one has mentioned the the fact that a US online bookstore has banned "The Golden Compass" because apparently it's visitors didn't like the book's atheistic views.

[Saaf_laandon_mo]

Originally Posted by Stuart C

Interesting that no one has mentioned the the fact that a US online bookstore has banned "The Golden Compass" because apparently it's visitors didn't like the book's atheistic views.

Maybe because no one can see who is processing the order. I mean you cant really kick up a fuss if you cant see a scarf wearing muslim woman refusing to serve you.

[danielf]

Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo

Maybe because no one can see who is processing the order. I mean you cant really kick up a fuss if you cant see a scarf wearing muslim woman refusing to serve you.

You don't think it's simply religious people who object to other people reading anti-catholic or atheist materials?

Edit: I just noticed it's a children's book, which puts a slightly different slant on it. Still doesn't make it right though.

[Saaf_laandon_mo]

Originally Posted by danielf

You don't think it's simply religious people who object to other people reading anti-catholic or atheist materials?

Edit: I just noticed it's a children's book, which puts a slightly different slant on it. Still doesn't make it right though.

No I was just being sarcastic.

In my opinion and experience, stories like this usually hit the press or forums in a sensationalised manner, bringing tolerance and PC into the argument when its a person appearing to be of some sort of religion, usually Islam.

[budwieser]

Originally Posted by Ezenden

Yes, it's a real, quite commonly used word. Look it up.

My religion is completely irrelevant and for you to ask the question in response to my points speaks volumes about your mentality. But regardless; it's not the one you probably think, and hope it is.

I don`t think that i like the tone of your answer and in fact , i find it quite insulting. I asked about your religion as a point of interest as i would do about most things to see how many different religions are commenting on this subject.
I think that judging from your reply to me, my mentality is a bit better than yours.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by TheNorm

Apart from the pagan celebration of the summer solstice, of course, which I think is a lovely idea. I've never tried caraway cheese - is it tasty?

That it is