Mayor asks Londoners to Fast during Ramadan

[NickD 203]

Mayor asks Londoners to Fast during Ramadan

The mayor of London is asking people to fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Boris Johnson says even if someone's not a Muslim, they should fast to experience Islamic life and to better understand their "Muslim neighbors."

Johnson also encourages Londoners to break their fast by going to the local mosque.

"Muslims are at the heart of every aspect of society. Their contribution is something that all Londoners benefit from," Johnson said.

Israel National News reports there's no word on whether Johnson plans to suggest Muslims and Christians fast on Yom Kippur in order to better understand their Jewish neighbors.

I prefer to SLOW during such events.

[tmma 467]

I prefer to SLOW during such events.

[Mags 112]

Danno hates the UK.

Edited September 11, 2009 by Persephone

[tallcoolone 102]

Danno hates the UK.

I say that I blame him, I have spent some time there, not my favorite place in the world.

Back to muslims,

I do like there concept of having as many wives as one can support.

[Danno 1,228]

Danno hates the UK.

Why is it too many libs Libs lack diversity of thought?

[Danno 1,228]

This idea is not that wackery...its pretty good. Know/love thy neighbor...

So you're suggesting he should ask the Muslims to take part in Jewish and Catholic dietary practices too?

Do you think he will?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

That's just silly, Danno.

I guess you don't get more diverse of thought than calling homosexuals "homos" and "degenerates".

[Peikko 1,575]

This idea is not that wackery...its pretty good. Know/love thy neighbor...

So you're suggesting he should ask the Muslims to take part in Jewish and Catholic dietary practices too?

Do you think he will?

Danno, this is Boris Johnson, anything is possible.

[HAL 9000 96]

How is fasting going to make you understand Islam (or Judaism) exactly? What a silly idea.

Because people of all different faiths being in a state of hunger induced grumpiness simultaneously is sure to further the cause of polite discourse...

well, the whole idea behind fasting is to understand the hunger, pain, and suffering of those who don't have much and who struggle to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis. it's also a good thing physically, i.e. cleansing your body of toxins and contaminants. a third plus is that it enhances your spiritual awareness.... but whatever.

boris is a freak but i heart him because he isn't afraid to express himself lol...

Sure wish this rationale would permeate some folks that perhaps need to be reminded of a little humility.

[Jenn! 918]

How is fasting going to make you understand Islam (or Judaism) exactly? What a silly idea.

Because people of all different faiths being in a state of hunger induced grumpiness simultaneously is sure to further the cause of polite discourse...

well, the whole idea behind fasting is to understand the hunger, pain, and suffering of those who don't have much and who struggle to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis. it's also a good thing physically, i.e. cleansing your body of toxins and contaminants. a third plus is that it enhances your spiritual awareness.... but whatever.

boris is a freak but i heart him because he isn't afraid to express himself lol...

Sure wish this rationale would permeate some folks that perhaps need to be reminded of a little humility.

Yeah, but the stated intent was to understand Islam and Muslims better, not to understand the plight of the less fortunate. Fasting does no more to help one understand Islam than singing Ave Maria helps one understand Catholicism.

[zqt3344 21]

Now this is what I would call RUBBISH! See there I am using my new word I learned from Pvt Pike! RUBBISH I say! What in the hell is going on in England and what in the hell is wrong with that country? Are they brain dead over there or what? First it was going soft on Lockerbie bomber and now this??? Truly pathetic!

Mayor asks Londoners to Fast during Ramadan

The mayor of London is asking people to fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Boris Johnson says even if someone's not a Muslim, they should fast to experience Islamic life and to better understand their "Muslim neighbors."

Johnson also encourages Londoners to break their fast by going to the local mosque.

"Muslims are at the heart of every aspect of society. Their contribution is something that all Londoners benefit from," Johnson said.

Israel National News reports there's no word on whether Johnson plans to suggest Muslims and Christians fast on Yom Kippur in order to better understand their Jewish neighbors.

[Peikko 1,575]

Now this is what I would call RUBBISH! See there I am using my new word I learned from Pvt Pike! RUBBISH I say! What in the hell is going on in England and what in the hell is wrong with that country? Are they brain dead over there or what? First it was going soft on Lockerbie bomber and now this??? Truly pathetic!

Mayor asks Londoners to Fast during Ramadan

The mayor of London is asking people to fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Boris Johnson says even if someone's not a Muslim, they should fast to experience Islamic life and to better understand their "Muslim neighbors."

Johnson also encourages Londoners to break their fast by going to the local mosque.

"Muslims are at the heart of every aspect of society. Their contribution is something that all Londoners benefit from," Johnson said.

Israel National News reports there's no word on whether Johnson plans to suggest Muslims and Christians fast on Yom Kippur in order to better understand their Jewish neighbors.

Oh dear zqt, you have outdone yourself in 'fail' here. Boris Johnson no more represents what is going on in the UK any more than Obama represents what is going on in the US

Edited September 11, 2009 by Madame Cleo

[HAL 9000 96]

How is fasting going to make you understand Islam (or Judaism) exactly? What a silly idea.

Because people of all different faiths being in a state of hunger induced grumpiness simultaneously is sure to further the cause of polite discourse...

well, the whole idea behind fasting is to understand the hunger, pain, and suffering of those who don't have much and who struggle to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis. it's also a good thing physically, i.e. cleansing your body of toxins and contaminants. a third plus is that it enhances your spiritual awareness.... but whatever.

boris is a freak but i heart him because he isn't afraid to express himself lol...

Sure wish this rationale would permeate some folks that perhaps need to be reminded of a little humility.

Yeah, but the stated intent was to understand Islam and Muslims better, not to understand the plight of the less fortunate. Fasting does no more to help one understand Islam than singing Ave Maria helps one understand Catholicism.

YOU LIE!

Completely agree about that.

[zqt3344 21]

But it did and it is happening in England so you think it is not true?

Now this is what I would call RUBBISH! See there I am using my new word I learned from Pvt Pike! RUBBISH I say! What in the hell is going on in England and what in the hell is wrong with that country? Are they brain dead over there or what? First it was going soft on Lockerbie bomber and now this??? Truly pathetic!

Mayor asks Londoners to Fast during Ramadan

The mayor of London is asking people to fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Boris Johnson says even if someone's not a Muslim, they should fast to experience Islamic life and to better understand their "Muslim neighbors."

Johnson also encourages Londoners to break their fast by going to the local mosque.

"Muslims are at the heart of every aspect of society. Their contribution is something that all Londoners benefit from," Johnson said.

Israel National News reports there's no word on whether Johnson plans to suggest Muslims and Christians fast on Yom Kippur in order to better understand their Jewish neighbors.

Oh dear zqt, you have outdone yourself in 'fail' here. Boris Johnson no more represents what is going on in the UK any more than Obama represents what is going on in the US

[Jenn! 918]

How is fasting going to make you understand Islam (or Judaism) exactly? What a silly idea.

Because people of all different faiths being in a state of hunger induced grumpiness simultaneously is sure to further the cause of polite discourse...

well, the whole idea behind fasting is to understand the hunger, pain, and suffering of those who don't have much and who struggle to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis. it's also a good thing physically, i.e. cleansing your body of toxins and contaminants. a third plus is that it enhances your spiritual awareness.... but whatever.

boris is a freak but i heart him because he isn't afraid to express himself lol...

Sure wish this rationale would permeate some folks that perhaps need to be reminded of a little humility.

Yeah, but the stated intent was to understand Islam and Muslims better, not to understand the plight of the less fortunate. Fasting does no more to help one understand Islam than singing Ave Maria helps one understand Catholicism.

YOU LIE!

Completely agree about that.

I was at a department meeting yesterday and I kept having a strong urge to shout out "You Lie!" whenever the VP made a statement about our YTD results or something. I thought others might not find it as funny though, so I refrained.