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Originally Posted by Lemers
I know we did a Muslim ceremony and that's fine. But will the Arab world see the burial at sea as a sign of disrespect to Islam?
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No. Burial at sea is acceptable under Islam.
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Originally Posted by Pharmacist
No but its inline with someone trying to conceal evidence
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That is probably also true. : ) Its the smartest thing we could have done.
"hang him in the City" or "feed him pork" would just have angered alot of people which is something you dont want. By showing a sign of respect to the rest of the Islam world, who's reputation has been battered by this extremist, we are showing the world that we respect everyone, but this guy was a murdered. Still even so, we respect the rights of his Religion. It wasn't Islam's fault he existed. He twisted Islam to control people. And lastly yes it does conceal evidence. It also prevents his body from becoming a shrine, a calling for other extremists. It quite simply, buts an end to part of this.
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel
Excellent point. We are walking a very fine line here. Reminds me of a story (groan)...
Several of Winston Churchill's cabinet members noticed that all the written corresponence he had with Adolf Hitler was signed "Your most humble servant". They complained that Hitler did not deserve that salutation. Churchill responded, "Respect costs me nothing - I still intend to kill the man."
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