Could it be that the rattle of the collecting tins is too bell-like? For the prohibition of bells is part of Islamic law for dhimmis: "Such non-Muslim subjects [of the Islamic state] are obliged to comply with Islamic rules that pertain to the safety and indemnity of life, reputation, and property. In addition, they...are forbidden to openly display wine or pork, (A: to ring church bells or display crosses,) recite the Torah or Evangel aloud, or make public display of their funerals and feastdays..." -- 'Umdat al-Salik o11.5
"After 130 years of fundraising, Sally Army told to stop rattling collecting tins because it might 'offend other religions,'" by Paul Harris in the Daily Mail, December 15 (thanks to James):
For 130 years they have been part of Christmas, filling the air in towns across the land with music and carols.But one thing is missing from the repertoire of Salvation Army bands this year - the percussion of rattling tins.
Members have been forbidden to shake their charity tins - even if it's done in time to the music - in case it harasses or intimidates people. One said she had been told it might also offend other religions.
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'I jokingly told them off for not shaking their tins,' said Mr Keywood, 78, a retired telecoms executive. 'They said they weren't allowed to do that in case it caused offence to other religions. They said they'd been told rattling a tin was considered to be intimidating.
'I don't know who makes up these rules but I suspect it will have something to do with human rights. I do feel Britain has lost its way on things like this.'...
You can say that again.
If this is true the people advising are suspect. I thought that these sort of people were made up but recently even in Australia I have spoken with them. It would be nice if they were actually just taking the piss out of you but they are serious. This is not the Muslims it is the Dhimmi's it is the people who have not got a fu'kn clue about reality. My suspicion is that some people are ac tually turned on by being subdued.
Forcing Christians to pay jizyah is offensive and intimidating...
Ramadan offends ME, and so does the Islamic call to prayer. So, let's forbid them altogether.
Always On Watch:
"Ramadan offends me........."
ISLAM offends me!!!!!!
Go up to the nearest Salvation Army collection center. Ask if this is being done. Explain that you have not heard the familiar bells. Explain further that in order for you to give, you will need to hear those bells. It's an awful threat to have to make, given that the Salvation Army is one of the completely on-the-level charities (no one at the Salvation Army, I have read, makes more than $30,000, and you can compare that to salaries of the heads of other 501(c)(3) groups to see that it practices what it preaches. But it's a threat that must be made. We need to hear the ringing or the tintinnabulation of those bells, bells, bells.
That's a brilliant idea, Hugh...except for here in Lancaster PA, the bells are constantly being rung. All the time. In inclement weather. I'd be willing to give some just to have them stop for a minute. Take a break from all the ringing.
Or better, Hugh, just encourage the former bell ringers to substitute the ringing with carol singing.
They're being rung in Indiana for sure. God bless America. Who needs those perverted, peeping-tom Mohammedan angels watching them anyway? Gives me the creeps.
Just because most islamic charities should be banned because they are frequently fronts for the jihad, does not mean that non islamic charities should also be banned!
Wake up, Britian! You have nothing to lose but your tins!
Jeepers! I wonder what "other religions" those might be ... and exactly why the adherents of those mysterious unnamed "other religions" would be "offended" by outsiders ringing bells.
It is not an explanation to point out that the adherents of unnamed "other religions" have a taboo against bell ringing, it is necessary to explain why they are offended when outsiders violate their taboos.
For all I know I violate 20 Buddhist taboos every day. I'm pretty sure I do, but I don't know because no Buddhist I ever met was "offended" enough to mention it to me.
Who are these mysterious unnamed people, and more importantly, why do they care when outsiders violate their taboos?
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Of course we here know the answer.
But I think the public needs to be asked these questions.
Not that the lame-stream media will ask them.
Could it be that the rattle of the collecting tins is too bell-like?
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Here in California the Salvation Army charity collectors still ring bells. I made a small donation just this morning, as a bell ringer was outside the grocery store with her big red kettle.
After Christmas carols, I find the Salvation Army bells one of the most joyous sounds of the season.
Maybe you haven't been told, but multifaith is not for everybody. Only a select few.
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The snaggle-toothed Imam waved his crooked finger in Jack's face"Ha ha ha! By Allah, I will kill all of you with the dreaded death of a thousand cuts!"
Jack Armstrong, the brave lad, grabbed the trembling Salvation Army lass's Christmas bell and with one mighty blow laid the perfidious son of Jihad stone-cold dead.
Stay tuned for further episodes!
Ladies - if you are into wearing ear-rings, you *can* get some that have little bells that actually tinkle when you turn your head. I've seen them. Get some and wear them everywhere...
All of this stuff reminds me, irresistibly, of an episode of 'The Goodies' in which Fun was banned, and bands of black-masked stick-wielding vigilantes, EXACTLY like the Religious Police in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Aceh and so on, went around attacking anyone who was caught smiling, laughing, singing, dancing, etc. The Goodies, of course, fled to Sherwood Forest and became a SWAT comedy team launching lightning raids.
I can't recall the title of the episode but it is seems eerily apposite to the present situation in the UK - so much so that one could almost accuse the Goodies of having been prophets.
If it's available for viewing online anywhere, it could most profitably and appropriately be linked here.
Sarcasm on/
Everyone should get into the spirit of the holiday season in a multicultural way. Remember: EVERY TIME AN INFIDEL'S THROAT IS CUT, A MUSLIM EARNS HIS WINGS!
Ha, poetcomic1! I like your adventure tale of plucky Jack Armstrong--I'll look forward to more installments of this thrilling serial!
Gee, I guess we can't afford to offend the sensibilities of 'other religions', especially the one associated with 'peace'.
Tantrums might happen.
Don't ever do or say anything that may cause a Mohammadan to throw a tantrum. It could mean your life.
Avoid Mohammadan tantrums, by always giving them what they want, and taking your rightful place as a dhimmi, and pay the tax. Always act like a submissive. It is not you who is supreme here.
Mohammadan tantrums won't entirely disappear, but they will lighten up some. Of course there is always something else to demand, so tantrums are always possible...
I shouldn't be, but I am just left speechless at the rate of cultural surrender of English culture and values that has been going on in the United Kingdom.
I love the sound of the Salvation Army bells, and brass bands. God bless them!
Thank God for the United States of America - may we learn from the UK and not go down that same path Lord willing.
In regard to the UK, Lord have mercy on them. They need to grow back-bone and fast.
This is a prime example of the EVILS of multi-cultural relativism and Political Correctness. These twin demons MUST be stopped.
Wake up Britian! Please wake up! Before "Goodnight Sweetheart" becomes the new anthem of England.
Duh_swami, you're absolutely right. And we handle these spoiled children like the kind of horrible parents whose kids never grow up, thereby exacerbating it. Muslims must never be appeased. On the contrary, the must be provoked every day and fored to submit to us. That is the only language they speak.
Every time a Muslim doesn't get his way a non-Muslim gets his wings!
Poetcomic, I will definitely stay tuned.