Abu Bakar Bashir says grieving family members from 2002 Bali blasts should convert to Islam

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Militant cleric Abu Bakar Bashir also called on Bush and Howard to convert to Islam, saying it was "the only way to save their souls," adding that families still grieving after the 2002 Bali blasts that killed many foreigners should also become Muslim to find "salvation and peace."

Bashir, 68, was released from prison Wednesday after completing a 26- month sentence for conspiracy in the Bali bombings that killed 202 people, was at a hardline Islamic boarding school that has spawned some of Southeast Asia's deadliest terrorists.

The firebrand cleric also declined to directly condemn young men who carry out bombings in Indonesia in the name of Islam, saying they he still considered them "holy warriors," because they believed they were defending the oppressed.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/06/15/D8I8LDC00.html

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and they let him walk free

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Wow he makes muslims sound bad.

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Convert or die. When will the infidels learn?

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And with this we have our chopf#ck of the day

I hope the muslim community will condemn this madman's comments

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Outside of American Muslims, I'm not holding my breath....

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Wow he makes muslims sound bad.

you are right ...he is a chopf##k of the worse type

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Militant cleric Abu Bakar Bashir also called on Bush and Howard to convert to Islam, saying it was "the only way to save their souls," adding that families still grieving after the 2002 Bali blasts that killed many foreigners should also become Muslim to find "salvation and peace."

Bashir, 68, was released from prison Wednesday after completing a 26- month sentence for conspiracy in the Bali bombings that killed 202 people, was at a hardline Islamic boarding school that has spawned some of Southeast Asia's deadliest terrorists.

The firebrand cleric also declined to directly condemn young men who carry out bombings in Indonesia in the name of Islam, saying they he still considered them "holy warriors," because they believed they were defending the oppressed.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/06/15/D8I8LDC00.html

Why does he not convert to Christianity

[Sister Fracas 5]

Why does he not convert to Christianity

oh dear... do I need my popcorn now or later...

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Militant cleric Abu Bakar Bashir also called on Bush and Howard to convert to Islam, saying it was "the only way to save their souls," adding that families still grieving after the 2002 Bali blasts that killed many foreigners should also become Muslim to find "salvation and peace."

Bashir, 68, was released from prison Wednesday after completing a 26- month sentence for conspiracy in the Bali bombings that killed 202 people, was at a hardline Islamic boarding school that has spawned some of Southeast Asia's deadliest terrorists.

The firebrand cleric also declined to directly condemn young men who carry out bombings in Indonesia in the name of Islam, saying they he still considered them "holy warriors," because they believed they were defending the oppressed.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/06/15/D8I8LDC00.html

sounds like he has convictions

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Today on Immigration of our Lives...

round two of islam vs christianity

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I think that his remarks are being taken out of context - not that I agree with suicide bombing or fundamentalism of any type.... he said:

He said the attacks "were God's will" and that survivors should "convert to Islam" if they wanted to soothe their suffering.

He had the same message for Bush and Howard, whom he criticized for waging wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying converting was "the only way for them to save their souls."

And teh Article follwed by saying:

Both ideas were crudely expressed, but are in line with basic Islamic _ and Christian _ teachings on personal redemption and God's omnipotence.

The article also says;

Abu Bakar Bashir was put on trial. He was punished," Yudhoyono said in Jakarta, adding that Indonesia has arrested hundreds of suspected terrorists and sentenced three linked to the 2002 Bali bombings to death.

Bashir, who has never been linked to the execution, preparation or commission of terrorist attacks, was asked Thursday about families still suffering from the Bali blasts.

He was punished, he did serve time and there has been no proof of him being linked to the Bali attacks. Just because it is "assumed" he might be involved he should be what executed? Sounds like the same rational that leads to thousands of Arab and Muslim Americans being detained and interrogated on suspicions.....

I'm not saying I agree with him, or his policies - I just think people should really think about the facts and not get so hyped up because "they're all going to kill us...."

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Why does he not convert to Christianity

oh dear... do I need my popcorn now or later...

Definitely not Frances, I am a great believer in everyone to there own and may your God go with you, just a pity that the rest of the world is not

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this just in......

A Jewish businessman in Chicago sent his son to Israel for a year to absorb the culture. When the son returned, he said - "Papa, I had a great time in Israel . By the way, I converted to Christianity."

"Oy vey," said the father, "what have I done!" He took his problem to his best friend, a muslim. "Achmed," he said, "I sent my son to Israel , and he came home a Christian. What can I do?"

"Funny you should ask," said Achmed. "I sent my son to Israel for a vacation and he also came home a Christian." The two fathers go to a local coffee shop to discuss this further.

While talking at the coffee shop, the owner, a hindu, overhears them. They explained their problem to the Hindu owner. "Funny you should mention that," said the Hindu. "My son went to Israel on a business trip, and he also came home a Christian. What is happening to our young people?"

All decided to pray to seek guidance about what to do with their sons. As they finished their prayers, a voice came booming from the heavens:

"Funny you should ask," said the voice. "I, too, sent my son to Israel."

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Why does he not convert to Christianity

oh dear... do I need my popcorn now or later...

Definitely not Frances, I am a great believer in everyone to there own and may your God go with you, just a pity that the rest of the world is not

nope you are right, there are too many who feel that only they have the answer... ah well...