LONDON CALLING

Ian · 7th July 2005, 06:10 PM

To Tim and all our Fellow Forumites in Britain:

Our sympathy and condolences for all those killed and injured. The killing of innocent civilians in the name of whatever cause cannot be condoned, whether it is done by "terrorists" or others. This is not a form of behavior consistent with any religious principles that I have encountered in my global travels. Those who perform these acts in the name of a greater authority have lost their way. Violence cannot solve the problems they see in the world.

Ian.

Rivkin · 7th July 2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

To Tim and all our Fellow Forumites in Britain:

Our sympathy and condolences for all those killed and injured. The killing of innocent civilians in the name of whatever cause cannot be condoned, whether it is done by "terrorists" or others. This is not a form of behavior consistent with any religious principles that I have encountered in my global travels. Those who perform these acts in the name of a greater authority have lost their way. Violence cannot solve the problems they see in the world.

Ian.

Dear Ian,

I believe discussions concerning religions are completely improper on this forum, as far as they do not concern weapons directly.

In my experience, for example, nearly _every_ religion has some 1st-10th century saint, teacher or prophet preaching death to unbelievers.

M.carter · 7th July 2005, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivkin

Dear Ian,

I believe discussions concerning religions are completely improper on this forum, as far as they do not concern weapons directly.

In my experience, for example, nearly _every_ religion has some 1st-10th century saint, teacher or prophet preaching death to unbelievers.

Well one religion will certainly be blamed for this mess, I tell you that.

My deepest sympathies go to all British people.

TVV · 7th July 2005, 06:58 PM

I happened to be in London just a week or so ago, and when I was leaving it, the last thing I thought was that it would become a scene of horror and chaos. My symapthies to all the victims and their relatives.

Berkley · 7th July 2005, 06:57 PM

Mars=Roman god of war
breed of men=ethnography

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"This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,
This other Eden, demi-paradise,
This fortress built by Nature for herself
Against infection and the hand of war,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
Which serves it in the office of a wall
Or as a moat defensive to a house,
Against the envy of less happier lands,—
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England."

—William Shakespeare
Richard II (Act 2, Scene 1)

7th July 2005, 06:10 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	A sad day To Tim and all our Fellow Forumites in Britain: Our sympathy and condolences for all those killed and injured. The killing of innocent civilians in the name of whatever cause cannot be condoned, whether it is done by "terrorists" or others. This is not a form of behavior consistent with any religious principles that I have encountered in my global travels. Those who perform these acts in the name of a greater authority have lost their way. Violence cannot solve the problems they see in the world. Ian.

7th July 2005, 06:58 PM	#4
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	I happened to be in London just a week or so ago, and when I was leaving it, the last thing I thought was that it would become a scene of horror and chaos. My symapthies to all the victims and their relatives.