I am not a Daily Mail reader but I picked up this unsettling piece thanks to Cranmer (see Blog List). How many people in Great Britain, other than Muslims presumably, knew that we were eating meat slaughtered in the name of Allah, that is, animals having had their throats cut and left to bleed to death while ritual prayers are recited? I didn’t nor did many who have said they will vote with their feet and give New Zealand lamb a miss along with any other halal products they can identify. But the problem is identifying them. Even the apologists for political correctness must recognise that we have been victims of a subterfuge in the absence of proper labelling.
I suspect this revelation has been more of a shock to people than the frequent calls to sacrifice our Christian identity for inter-faith understanding. In our increasingly secular society the suggestion scarcely raises an eyebrow when we are told to celebrate CHRISTmas as a winter festival. That is hardly surprising when Christianity in schools has given way to all-faith teaching. That of course changes when the majority of children are Muslims. Christians who protest at the loss of our Christian identity are roundly condemned for their intolerance. It took Pope Benedict XVI during his recent visit to explain the dangers to Parliamentarians meeting in Westminster Hall that “There are those who argue that the public celebration of festivals such as Christmas should be discouraged, in the questionable belief that it might somehow offend those of other religions or none.”
Before the Pope’s visit I received a video clip Three things about Islam which confirmed my impression that inter-faith understanding was a one-way traffic so far as Islam is concerned. Christianity preaches love and forgiveness so when told that Islam is a religion of peace we accept that ‘assurance’ from a Christian perspective. Watching the video shows that view to be seriouly mistaken. Conscious of the dangers of accepting one piece of evidence as ‘gospel’, the friend who sent me the link had spoken with ex-Muslim contacts who confirmed the veracity of the views expressed in the video. Islam's idea of peace is 'peace' under Sharia law which would then dominate our lives. Freedom of expression would be what was permitted under the Koran.
Like most Christians I let the matter rest but after reading the Mail Online article and more unsettling reports of Sharia law ideas of justice, I viewed the video again. Looking for further evidence I have watched reports of children being executed, some for so called homosexuality, one at the age of nine, stoning people to death on trumped up charges and more, all in the name of religion but the most alarming video confirms what is said in Three things about Islam can be viewed it HERE. If you need more click here.
Pass this message to other Christians with the warning of the fate that befalls us if we allow others to impose their will. Spread the Word.
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"As part of Campbell Canada's commitment to diversity and extraordinary, authentic nourishment for all, our selection of Halal-certified products are here to help you meet your Islamic dietary requirements." - Another small step!
But at least one step in the right direction. We must stand up for what we believe, Muslims do.
You failed to mention that New Zealand passed a law that outlawed Orthodox Jews from kashering (making Kosher) clean animal meats as being inhumane. If they are allowing Muslims to practice Halal slaughtering of clean animals that is a double standard. This kind of thing has to stop and I don't mean the animal killing methods I mean the meddling in the religious ritual practices of any religion.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post Ancient Briton! Unless we start defending our traditional British values we will wake up one day and find that our culture has been hi-jacked. Our children are now being forced fed halal meat for school dinners. Hospital patients receive halal meat. These changes have been introduced in a totally under hand way. Considering the fact that the food industry is heavily regulated with all sorts of labelling regulations, where is the symbol for halal meet? This case should be referred to the European Union for urgent investigation. In the mean time, I would urge everyone to ask if the meat they purchase is cruel slaughtered (halal). If the butcher/supermarket cannot answer that question, then do not buy it.
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