March 22, 2007
What constitutes 'desecration'? Apparently her unclean (harem) Christian hands touched the Quran.
The reporter goes on to the 'nuanced' explanationthat the teacher wasn't really killed for blasphemy, but claims that in 'reality' religion just a cover for 'ethnic or political conflicts and competition for resources'.
Right. Denial aint just a river in Nigeria......
The reporter also does not let the readers know that the state of Gombe---like most of Northern Nigeria-- where the incident happened, is ruled by sharia law.
BBC:
Secondary school pupils in north-eastern Nigeria have killed a teacher after apparently accusing her of desecrating the Koran, police say.Thanks to Lucky for helping make this an all Africa day at the Jawa.The teacher, a Christian, was attacked after supervising an exam in Gombe city....Similar accusations sparked riots in neighbouring Bauchi State last year.
UPDATE: Good news on a related front--Fwench court acquites cartoon blasphemers.
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Posted by: greyrooster at March 22, 2007 12:15 PM (jNRRK)
LOL. Now that was funny!
Are we gettin to ya, rooster??? Am I just imagining things, or do I see some of our wussification starting to form around the edges?
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at March 22, 2007 12:28 PM (8e/V4)
USA, all the way!
Posted by: Michael Weaver at March 22, 2007 12:45 PM (2OHpj)
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Posted by: greyrooster at March 22, 2007 01:49 PM (jNRRK)

USA, all the way!
Posted by: Michael Weaver at March 22, 2007 02:28 PM (2OHpj)
But seriously, any extremist is dangerous, whether an Islamic fundamentalist or a ultra right-wing Christian. Anyone who believes that their beliefs are the only correct ones AND are willing to kill anyone who disagrees are a true danger to everyone else on the planet.
As to the President question, NOT ME !! Politics is for those who have high aspirations and low morals, you know the type... LAWYERS !!
Posted by: memphis761 at March 22, 2007 04:16 PM (YHZAl)
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