This is a strange story indeed. It appears Muslims in the UK say stocking the Koran anywhere but on the top shelf, above all other books, is an insult. So, in appeasing type fashion, UK libraries have decided to stock the book on the top shelf.
Is this the right decision?
Hot Air Blog Archive British libraries to put Koran on top shelf, at Muslims’ request
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George Liquor American
As long as all other religions' (or atheists') major books are given the same status, no problem.
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Spy Hunter Champion!Isn't the top shelf reserved only for porn? Oh hang on, there's no porn in library. Disregard that
"...but what I'm mad at him for is going to the continent most ravaged by aids and telling them they couldn't use condoms, so don't tell me religion doesn't do any actual harm." Bill Maher on the pope [sic].
They decided to put the Bible up there with the Koran and the Christians complained. No one could reach it!Originally Posted by pumpuiyai
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George Liquor American
Its a lot fairer to stock none of the religious books. This will also stop arguments.
"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties"
Spy Hunter Champion!Who even goes to the library to read a religious text? Surely those who believe strongly enough would have their own copy of their choice of book. And for those who read to become more knowledgeable about other faiths - well how often does that happen?
"...but what I'm mad at him for is going to the continent most ravaged by aids and telling them they couldn't use condoms, so don't tell me religion doesn't do any actual harm." Bill Maher on the pope [sic].
Galaxians Champion!Preferably on the highest shelf possible.
The one that an adult needs a step ladder to reach.
Where all such dangerous myths should reside.
We must not confuse statistical probability with some transcendental and utterly compelling force.
The question is, what effect will this have on vertically challenged Muslims?
There will be law suits on behalf of PORGS (People of restricted growth) as they are being discriminated against
"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties"
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Damn.
Then are they putting all the books on evolution up there too?
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We must not confuse statistical probability with some transcendental and utterly compelling force.
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Galaxians Champion!We must not confuse statistical probability with some transcendental and utterly compelling force.
Libraries are also places of reference and I should think that, in the case of religious tracts, these would be classed as being there for reference.
must spread around reputation before giving it to Umbuku, it's a green in my head!
i want to know how many muslims in England go to the library to read the Koran?
Last edited by theent01; 24th February 2009 at 16:26. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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