US marines in hot water over Christian coins in Iraq

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Personally I think that whole cartoon fiasco amounted to waving a honey covered stick at a starving bear. It was fairly obvious what would happen - and the whole exercise, in my view amounted to little more than "look how crazy these people are".

[Alhamdulillah 0]

Personally I think that whole cartoon fiasco amounted to waving a honey covered stick at a starving bear. It was fairly obvious what would happen - and the whole exercise, in my view amounted to little more than "look how crazy these people are".

I agree and muslims fell for it because so many don't know anything about their religion. If they did, they'd have known the proper way to respond and not acted like a bunch of lunatics.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I see we're still trying to figure out how to win them hearts and minds.

[Ban Hammer 12,829]

You let me know when your country is illegally invaded, occupied and a false religion shoved down your throat.

solution: next time, don't lose the war.

btw, on the note of being outraged about religion - your comment could be interpreted as offensive as you are indicating christianity is a false religion.

[Peikko 1,575]

christian's against muslims? This could get good

[chri'stina 190]

I don't have anything against Luv Sucks(vp). We disagree about what we believe and maybe how to convey it, but we are both passionate about our beliefs and have that in common. She isn't afraid to say what she believes.

[Peikko 1,575]

It's true, popcorn is the new oil.

[Ban Hammer 12,829]

christian's against muslims? This could get good

the online crusades.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

It's like handing out garlic to vampires

Heads will roll.... literally.

[Alhamdulillah 0]

You let me know when your country is illegally invaded, occupied and a false religion shoved down your throat.

solution: next time, don't lose the war.

btw, on the note of being outraged about religion - your comment could be interpreted as offensive as you are indicating christianity is a false religion.

That's the point. Muslims are always attacked and openly offended on this board so why not show the other side how it feels?

I don't have anything against Luv Sucks(vp). We disagree about what we believe and maybe how to convey it, but we are both passionate about our beliefs and have that in common. She isn't afraid to say what she believes.

And I have nothing against you for believing the way you believe.... as long as you don't start passing out missionary material at gun point LOL

[Peikko 1,575]

Is it wrong for christians to engage in outreach? No, that's what they do.

Can christian outreach be percieved as offensive? Dull yes, offensive? Seems a stretch (I still don't get the coins bit)

Should Marines be engaged in outreach? No, the US isn't a 'christian country' it is secular so it is inappropriate.

Should individual marines engage in outreach? If they are christians I guess they can.

Should the marines found engaging in outreach that upset these muslims be removed from their duties for engaging in this outreach? Probably seems like a good plan to allow things to calm down.

Should muslims get their knickers in a twist over this incident? Well, personally I think it's a bit silly. However, I think taking offence at lampooning religious leaders/prophets etc is silly as well.

Are we engaging in a little bit of political correctness leading to oversensitive reaction or is this a legitimate worry about percieved behaviour of American forces in Iraq? I woud imagine that that would depend on whether these marines were acting out of personal conviction or under orders.

[morocco4ever 63]

Can you think of any images of Jesus that could be rendered that would enrage you?

No....because he is non violent at all

*anticipates Trollie going on a Google search...*

They will be reported as well....

Grow up, child. The world is not your kindergarten class. We don't all have to play nicely together.

This attitude is really sad indeed, and this is what causes war.

[Ban Hammer 12,829]

You let me know when your country is illegally invaded, occupied and a false religion shoved down your throat.

solution: next time, don't lose the war.

btw, on the note of being outraged about religion - your comment could be interpreted as offensive as you are indicating christianity is a false religion.

That's the point. Muslims are always attacked and openly offended on this board so why not show the other side how it feels?

you've been missing out on a lot of christianity bashing i see........

[Alhamdulillah 0]

you've been missing out on a lot of christianity bashing i see........

I've only seen one vulgar pic of Jesus posted but I've seen a lot of Muhammad cartoons...

[Scott & Lai 12]

Is it wrong for christians to engage in outreach? No, that's what they do.

Can christian outreach be percieved as offensive? Dull yes, offensive? Seems a stretch (I still don't get the coins bit)

Should Marines be engaged in outreach? No, the US isn't a 'christian country' it is secular so it is inappropriate.

Should individual marines engage in outreach? If they are christians I guess they can.

Should the marines found engaging in outreach that upset these muslims be removed from their duties for engaging in this outreach? Probably seems like a good plan to allow things to calm down.

Should muslims get their knickers in a twist over this incident? Well, personally I think it's a bit silly. However, I think taking offence at lampooning religious leaders/prophets etc is silly as well.

Are we engaging in a little bit of political correctness leading to oversensitive reaction or is this a legitimate worry about percieved behaviour of American forces in Iraq? I woud imagine that that would depend on whether these marines were acting out of personal conviction or under orders.

You're scaring me, PH, I agree with most everything you said