vandals strike in Australia , Imam's demand justice

jack404 · 06-08-2011, 10:55 PM

Unwanted message: vandals interfere with another Islam billboard

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/unwanted-m...609-1fu13.html

Vandals have interfered with another of the provocative billboards along Sydney roads offering information about Islam, but organisers say they will push on with their campaign to "build bridges".
Islamic group MyPeace paid for three billboards with varying messages, including "Jesus: A Prophet of Islam", to be posted along busy roads in Rozelle, Darlinghurst and Rosehill.
MyPeace founder, Diaa Mohamed, said he hoped to replace the billboard on Victoria Road, Rozelle, which was torn soon after it was put up late last month.
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Since then, vandals have damaged a light box next to the billboard on James Ruse Drive, Rosehill, so the sign cannot be illuminated at night, Mr Mohamed said.
The message on the Rosehill billboard reads: "Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad: Prophets of Islam".
The series of billboards display a telephone number to get more information about Islam or a free copy of the Koran and other literature.
Mr Mohamed said that, while most feedback has been positive, some of the calls MyPeace received were very angry, with members of the public calling to say the vandalism would continue and organisers should "go back to your own country".
"The vast majority of people have been supportive and encouraging, but the negative, it's not only negative, it's actually disturbingly negative," he said.
"It's not even 'we don't agree with what you're doing'. It's more hateful than anything."
The campaign attracted criticism from a Sydney Catholic Bishop, Julian Porteous, who said it was provocative and offensive.
The Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, Rob Forsyth, said calling Jesus a prophet of Islam was "complete nonsense", but he would defend the group's right to say it.
Mr Mohamed said he had received plenty of supportive calls from priests from varying denominations.
MyPeace will continue its campaign with more billboards going up next month and plans for television and radio advertising, he said.
"The hate that some people have towards Islam and Muslims, it's dangerous almost, that that even exists.
"So we'll keep going and address it.
"We've been accused of trying to convert people to Islam and all that sort of stuff. If this was a campaign to do that, I would say it openly.
"This particular campaign was just to build bridges and extend a hand."

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he can change and put up as many as he wants , an all day all access ticket for $2.50 trumps his $12,000 sign

obxned · 06-09-2011, 12:01 AM

If you insult a certain child-molesting murderous 'prophet', they think it's just good wholesome fun to murder you, but tear up one stupid sign, and these same folks get their panties in a bunch. Go figure!

permafrost · 06-09-2011, 04:38 AM

Disturbingly Negative!... I love it.

jack404 · 06-09-2011, 04:59 AM

i'm hoping the insurance company will find it a "act of god" and deny any and all claims

Juker · 06-09-2011, 07:00 AM

Wow, it's a cryin' shame when such rampant lawlessness is observed.

I'm trying to drum up a tear here, but no such luck.

Gun Geezer · 06-09-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juker

Wow, it's a cryin' shame when such rampant lawlessness is observed.

I'm trying to drum up a tear here, but no such luck.

+1, LOL

06-08-2011, 10:55 PM	#1
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	vandals strike in Australia , Imam's demand justice Unwanted message: vandals interfere with another Islam billboard Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/unwanted-m...609-1fu13.html Vandals have interfered with another of the provocative billboards along Sydney roads offering information about Islam, but organisers say they will push on with their campaign to "build bridges". Islamic group MyPeace paid for three billboards with varying messages, including "Jesus: A Prophet of Islam", to be posted along busy roads in Rozelle, Darlinghurst and Rosehill. MyPeace founder, Diaa Mohamed, said he hoped to replace the billboard on Victoria Road, Rozelle, which was torn soon after it was put up late last month. Advertisement: Story continues below Since then, vandals have damaged a light box next to the billboard on James Ruse Drive, Rosehill, so the sign cannot be illuminated at night, Mr Mohamed said. The message on the Rosehill billboard reads: "Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad: Prophets of Islam". The series of billboards display a telephone number to get more information about Islam or a free copy of the Koran and other literature. Mr Mohamed said that, while most feedback has been positive, some of the calls MyPeace received were very angry, with members of the public calling to say the vandalism would continue and organisers should "go back to your own country". "The vast majority of people have been supportive and encouraging, but the negative, it's not only negative, it's actually disturbingly negative," he said. "It's not even 'we don't agree with what you're doing'. It's more hateful than anything." The campaign attracted criticism from a Sydney Catholic Bishop, Julian Porteous, who said it was provocative and offensive. The Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, Rob Forsyth, said calling Jesus a prophet of Islam was "complete nonsense", but he would defend the group's right to say it. Mr Mohamed said he had received plenty of supportive calls from priests from varying denominations. MyPeace will continue its campaign with more billboards going up next month and plans for television and radio advertising, he said. "The hate that some people have towards Islam and Muslims, it's dangerous almost, that that even exists. "So we'll keep going and address it. "We've been accused of trying to convert people to Islam and all that sort of stuff. If this was a campaign to do that, I would say it openly. "This particular campaign was just to build bridges and extend a hand." ------------------------------------------------------------------ he can change and put up as many as he wants , an all day all access ticket for $2.50 trumps his $12,000 sign -->

06-09-2011, 12:01 AM	#2
obxned Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,342	Re: vandals strike in Australia , Imam's demand justice If you insult a certain child-molesting murderous 'prophet', they think it's just good wholesome fun to murder you, but tear up one stupid sign, and these same folks get their panties in a bunch. Go figure! __________________ Proud member of a North Carolina Committee of Safety "If we loose Freedom here, there's no place to escape to. This is the Last Stand on Earth!" Ronald Reagan

06-09-2011, 04:38 AM	#3
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: vandals strike in Australia , Imam's demand justice Disturbingly Negative!... I love it. __________________ Stand and Fight

06-09-2011, 04:59 AM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: vandals strike in Australia , Imam's demand justice i'm hoping the insurance company will find it a "act of god" and deny any and all claims

06-09-2011, 07:00 AM	#5
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: vandals strike in Australia , Imam's demand justice Wow, it's a cryin' shame when such rampant lawlessness is observed. I'm trying to drum up a tear here, but no such luck. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.