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Total number of comments: 5 (since 2014-07-28 16:36:25)

Zuber Bunglawala

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  • Pakistanis Baffled, Buoyant over Trump's Fantastical Praise
    • Zuber 12/02/2016 at 5:13 am

      My theory is Trump got mixed up about which country and leader he was talking to and read off the wrong script.

  • Israel: Meretz Head says “Netanyahu’s Theory Of Running The Conflict Has Collapsed”
    • Zuber 07/03/2016 at 7:28 pm with 1 replies

      I think most people gave on a 2 state solution years ago. A single state where everyone is given an equal footing, with suitable laws imposed for many years to address decades of unfair policies has to be the way forward.

  • The Persecution of Christians by ISIS contradicts idea of a Caliphate
    • Zuber Bunglawala 07/28/2014 at 11:26 am

      I do find this confusing. As I thought the idea of ISIS was 'strict enforcement' of Islamic principles (subject of much debate of course). But I thought it was a prety much universally accepted understanding that the Prophet Muhammad specifically forbid the destruction of churches etc. So, I'm curious what logic is being claimed as the basis to justify this sort of action ?

  • "If you Eat a 2000 Hamburgers in the Name of Vegetarianism, You aren't an Extremist Vegetarian"; Nabil responds to Woolwich Murder
    • Zuber 05/24/2013 at 7:52 pm

      Creit to the chap. Hope it goes viral...

  • Top Ten Ways Islamic Law forbids Terrorism
    • Zuber 04/18/2013 at 1:52 pm with 1 replies

      Being fairly 'illiterate' in these matters myself...

      I've often read/heard that this was with reference to persons from past times (pre 'islam') or for those that have not properly received the 'message'. May I ask if these verses clearly reflect a tense (past/current) in your opinion ?

      I sometimes think of this in terms on the 'The Matrix'. Where the Oracle Tells Neo he is not 'the one'. i.e. The message is carefully worded for its intended audience in order to guide. Suggesting you will be alright regardless, kind of detracts from that 🙂

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