Buddhist mobs in Myanmar attack aid workers

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Buddhist-led mobs tore through streets hurling stones at the offices and residences of international aid workers in Myanmar’s western Rakhine State on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of some staff members, residents and officials said.

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Myanmar, a predominantly Buddhist nation of 60 million, emerged from a half-century of military rule in 2011. But newfound freedoms of expression that accompanied its transition to democracy have given voice to religious hatred, causing violence that has left up to 280 people dead and sent another 140,000 fleeing their homes.

Most of the victims have been members of the Rohingya Muslim minority, many of whom have lived in the country for generations but are denied citizenship by national law.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/south-asia/buddhist-mobs-in-myanmar-attack-aid-workers/article5838992.ece?ref=sliderNews

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The usual suspects won't come in here. Anything other that Muslims or other minorities don't pique their interests.

[Operator 1,927]

The usual suspects won't come in here. Anything other that Muslims or other minorities don't pique their interests.

I don't know, I would think that violence against Muslims would get some of them going.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

A notice from the state department was they were provoked by an anti-Buddhism video created by Muslims.

[luckytxn 2,264]

No Christians involved?

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I violent Buddhist cannot call themselves Buddhist. I true Buddhist does not behave this way.

They should not label these people as Buddhist. They are radical pretenders.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

I violent Buddhist cannot call themselves Buddhist. I true Buddhist does not behave this way.

They should not label these people as Buddhist. They are radical pretenders.

Why don't the Muslims follow that rule?

[luckytxn 2,264]

Historically you are wrong.

I violent Buddhist cannot call themselves Buddhist. I true Buddhist does not behave this way.

They should not label these people as Buddhist. They are radical pretenders.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Historically you are wrong.

Which Buddhist country you have spent time in?

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Why don't the Muslims follow that rule?

We do. The actions of a few don't dictate what the rest of us feel and think.

I don't know, I would think that violence against Muslims would get some of them going.

After looking at some of the replies, I'd have to agree with you.

A notice from the state department was they were provoked by an anti-Buddhism video created by Muslims.

Local Rakhine residents have been angry with international non-governmental staff since sectarian violence first erupted in mid-2012, accusing them of being biased in favour of the Muslim community. There have been several peaceful protests in the past, but this is the first time property of the international aid organizations has been so directly targeted.

[luckytxn 2,264]

Just Korea, Japan, Vietnam, visted Phillipines, Thailand. What is your point? Reading the history shows the Buddhism has always experienced a lot of violence in the people that believe in and follow it.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

We do. The actions of a few don't dictate what the rest of us feel and think.

Those FEW are way ahead of you in taking care of those who don't follow the rules. Or maybe the time has come to where anyone can wear an exploding Muhammad head t-shirt in public in the middle east?

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I violent Buddhist cannot call themselves Buddhist. I true Buddhist does not behave this way.

They should not label these people as Buddhist. They are radical pretenders.

Though Buddhism is a religion of compassion there have been many times when practitioners and monks have resorted to violence. There are many articles and books written about it. Many times it is focused at Muslims and of course it was focused at the PLA as well.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Just Korea, Japan, Vietnam, visted Phillipines, Thailand. What is your point? Reading the history shows the Buddhism has always experienced a lot of violence in the people that believe in and follow it.

You do realize Japanese Buddhism is completely different than most of the Buddhism that is practiced in South Asia.

Buddhism teaches a lot about calmness, being at peace with nature, etc.

A person who says they are Buddhist but does follow the teachings are not Buddhist.

The same for Christians. A Christian that continues to judge and gossip about other people, are hateful, racist, bigoted are not real Christians.

A person who is truly religious walks the life, not just talk it. It is reflected in their daily attitude, in public and in private.

Edited March 27, 2014 by Janelle2002

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Those FEW are way ahead of you in taking care of those who don't follow the rules. Or maybe the time has come to where anyone can wear an exploding Muhammad head t-shirt in public in the middle east?

How so? Here in this country, how many Muslims kill people? We have Americans dying every day at the hands of each other, where's the outrage? In gun deaths alone, 35000 a year. That's what, almost 8 times the people killed in 9/11? Not to mention all the other ways we can kill each other. And we want to talk about how bad Muslims are?

You got folks here ready to fight over the President's face on a flag pole in someone's front yard. People getting shot for texting inside the movie theater, and folks being executed for listening to loud music. Before you talk about crazy there, take a good look at we got going over here.