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Michael Jackson going Muslim?
Roee Nahmias
Published: 25.11.05, 21:50
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31. Michael and Bahrain
Raoul ,   Haifa, Israel   (11.26.05)
Bahrain and Dubai are probably on a par. Read an article on Dubai where a race-camel owner was quoted as saying that his four, five year old slave camel-riders spur the camels on with their shrieks of fear and terror. Shouldn't bother Michael.
32. Horray!
Tyler ,   StL, USA   (11.26.05)
Sure the USA cannot find OBL, but this is sure going to make him mad =). Let's not forget that ol Jako has even recorded lyrics in the past that included the phrase "kike him." His anti-jew views are not recent news.
33. to bad for the muslims
h ,   west chester   (11.26.05)
I feel bad for the muslims. No religion deserves to have a sick man like Mr. Jackson, None.
34. The americans are really that stupid?
Dorin ,   Bucharest, Romania   (11.26.05)
JESUS!!! I heard that you people, in US, are kind of stupid but I didn't think you are really that idiots... I guess it's true what I've heard that 50% of the US kids can't even locate the USA capital on a map and that more then 60% don't even know where Europe is. I saw one of this days a short video presenting regular people from Florida that could not locate Irak on a map. The reporter was presenting a modified world map in which "IRAK" was written either on Australia's (by the way...there is a small difference between Australia and Austria... i'll buy a big mac double sized to the first american that can tell me what difference is that........what? no one? well, I thought so...:)) ) place, or on India or Japan... Well tey just didn't notice and located Irak wherever they saw it was written "Irak". Now, I'm not a Michael Jackson fan (I used to be when I was a child) but, do you even know that whitening your skin on porpuse is not even possible? Not by plastic surgery nor by medication. The British scientists are now overjoyed for thinking that it is very likely that they may have discovered (now in the year 2005...remember Michael Jackson started whitening back in the 80's?... ohh..sorry... I forgot... you'r the americans..:)) ) a way to stop human skin cells from losing their pigment. Oh... and isn't an american saying "inocent till proven guilt"? Well... I guess I was right, you'r just big mought... Geeee...great democracy you have there :)) For those of you that dind't yet understand what I'm trying to say (and I bet there are many of you), I'm not defending Michael Jackson. And that is because I really have no idea if he is guilty or not. Ok, I saw your big show on CNN (after all, that's all you know... making a show out of a person's life) but that didn't prove anything... It didn't prove he is guilty, nor he is inocent. All I know is that a jury found him "not guilty" 10 times. That makes me think that he really is not guilty on that specific case, with that specific boy being in question. On other cases, other kids (including the 1993 case), I don't know. But I guess that's pretty much normal for you. If something is told to you on your tv, you buy it. Oh my God! I feel sorry for you. You should do yourselves a big favor....START THINKING!!! I'm thinking you're humans to so you must have a brain...right? And regarding the jews and muslmis....Jesus, you don't even know what is any of that, nor the diferrences between them...but hey, your good at talking (big mougth, remember?). For your information, I'm a christian from Europe (I won't say what country 'cause I'm sure you never heard of it.... Not very sure if you heard of Europe to, but hey, I'll take my chance). God bless you and start reading a book or something (Harry Potter and Guiness Book don't count, ok?)
35. Morph City
Fogbuster ,   USA   (11.26.05)
It's a symptom of a disease that also makes your skin change color and your nose get skinny, usually called searching for self-worth in all the wrong places.
36. One liners are not funny
Teddy K ,   Boston MA   (11.27.05)
yes michael and OJ can go off together and find the real killers and pedophiles..
37. Crazy
boy ,   iran   (11.26.05)
He is going crazy. I think he must see iraq beheadings and then pick a new religion
38. Re: One lines are not funny
SM ,   WV   (11.26.05)
"He has Indeed been found Innocent...but we seem to forget that ." No he was found not guilty. They didnt have enough to convict him, he was never really proven to be innocent.
39. re:jessica
iamurhero ,   ,michigan   (11.27.05)
calm down. jackson's lifestyle is his own business. not yours. jessica , san antonio (11.25 you saying sleeping with lil boys is a lifestyle? thats just wrong
40. Let God Be the Judge!
Khayr ,   New York City   (11.26.05)
I think that anyone who turns to God or a religion, sincerely in his/her heart and thereafter practices their belief, sincerely, is someone I would applaude and assist with kind words of encouragement. Let he who has no sins cast the first stone. A lot of people are just "haters". Some hate to see people do good, and others hate when they see someone do bad. But no man truly knows what is in another's heart! Go for it, Michael and be the best Muslim you can be! Fear God, and do good by all others whether you may or may not have in the past.
41. Michael Jackson: Check your facts
Space Cowgirl ,   New York, New York   (11.26.05)
Why is asking for truth crazy? Why is asking if this publication checked their facts crazy? Why is reminding the “chosen people” their rightful position to be God’s Light to the world and represent the Most High in truth and light in ALL things crazy? This information is from the Tanakh. Is the Tanakh wrong, or only good for some people and not others? If you really want to know how MJ feels about the nation of Israel, go here http://spaceplace7.tripod.com A picture is worth a thousand words. Insults are demeaning. Blessed is the man that God corrects. Am I Michael Jackson’s PR person? No, I am citizen of the world that is tiered of seeing people beat up on someone so unfairly. I also serve a God who would not like me supporting such activity. Yes, the mother of his first two children is in fact Jewish. Again, check your facts! http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/jackson.s%20fears%20for%20his%20.jewish%20children.
42. Poor Muslim Religion
Glen ,   Texas, USA   (11.27.05)
First Osama Bin Laden claims to be Muslim, now Michael Jackson. Actually, the Quoran doesn't approve of pedophilia.
43. Anti-Semitism
Glen ,   Texas, USA   (11.27.05)
Brahim, this is one of those situations where English doesn't translate well. The phrase "Anti-Semitism" means that he is opposed to Jews. You're wording makes it sound like he is pro-Jewish. If I misunderstood your phrasing then my apologies.
44. michael jackson into islam
amonduul666 ,   canton,ohio   (11.26.05)
i think all the jewish people who bought his records should burn them,and not coutinue to support waco-jacko! ole m.j. SHOULD grow a beard to cover his ugly mug! i can see it now neverland,islamabad!
45. Michael Jackson
Michael Lieberman ,   Chicago, IL   (11.26.05)
It is a good thing Michael Jasckson is leaving the US. We do not need sex perverts here. Where would Mixchael Jackson be if he was born in any other country? Most likley in prison or dead because of the way he lives and his belief's. GOOD RIDENCE.
46. Peace & Blessings!
Neal ,   Denver, CO   (11.27.05)
If people would just take the time to study Islam and stop living like a bunch of drones, being lead astray ... maybe then you would understand that God is oft forgiving, Most Merciful! Peace & Mercy of God be upon Michael!
47. Re: #5 Muslims in American prisons
(11.26.05)
Yea, and how many more christians and catholics are in jail as is in America? I'm quite sure there is way more christians in jail than any other religious denomination in America.
48. Re: they can keep him!
NY, USA   (11.26.05)
I love the general ignorance people show when it comes to people of a religion other than a Catholic-based religion. I've met quite a few nutjobs who call themselves christians, as well as hindu, and islamic. Each group has its share of nutjobs. Unfortunately America seems to have a crazy fundamentalist in the whitehouse right now.
49. Allah opens the hearts of who he chooses
Riel ,   Wayne, USA   (11.26.05)
Only God knows what Michael Jackson is thinking or what he has done. Only God can forgive him if he's done wrong. Only we can hold our tongues from slanderous talk. Gossip and slanderous talk will eventually be used against us on the day of judgement. May God forgive us all of our sins and keep us from commiting ones in the future.
50. Michael and religion
Marcela ,   Czech republic   (11.26.05)
I don`t know if I should believe in all what newspapers say. Michael is a spiritual person. He is not religious. He likes to learn and learn and learn. He learn medical stuff, he learns about religions, he soaks everything in. So, let him explore, let him learn. If he said something about Jews in showbussines, he was right. Everybody knows that. It doesn`t mean Michael is anti-semitic. Everybody knows that Jews run Hollywood and showbussines. That`s why Mel Gibson paid for "Passion of Christ" himself. Nobody in Hollywood wanted to participate. So, if Michael said that (if it`s true), he was right. But world could never understand Michael. Remember "Black or white" video where he danced on the car and on the street, breaking stuff? He had to cut this section out. They said it was violent. The thing is, if you look carefully, that there are anti-semitic, racist and fashistic signs and writings on everything he breaks. Nobody got that. He was always misunderstood.
51. Quit talking against Islam
Tom ,   Brookfield, USA   (11.26.05)
Just because Jackson or a bunch of prison inmates turn out to be Islamnic doesn't mean they aren't a religion of peace. There are plenty of crazy Christians. You have to wonder if the muslims who are violent are truely muslims at all? Maybe they just think they are? Simply worshipping God doesn't make you a Christian. You also have to follow their system of values and beliefs. Some with Islam. So if an Islamic person isn't peaceful, then maybe they arent Islamic?
52. and his music?
ixzist ,   PDX USA   (11.26.05)
does this mean he will demand that everyone destroy his blasphemous musical recordings, a la cat stevens?
53. jackson,islam
jeff ,   guelph,canada   (11.27.05)
whatever
54. every iece of the puzzel fell in it's place
dakota   (11.26.05)
55. OMG
AgentM ,   Somewhere   (11.26.05)
its so sad to see that some peeps in here are either analphabets or just simply stupid what the f**** have u all to do with someone who wants to change religion, or his colour or whatever take care of your own lives and leave the guy alone (i'm not a fan but i just live my life and don't bother with others probs) i wanted also to say that i get pissed when i see that whenever someone expresses his feeling (be it positive or negative) about jews it always creates big probs its his f*** life he can hate what he wants (personnaly i don't have anything against jews but i hate some of 'em who can be real leeches sometimes ;) peace out
56. Islam??
Sara ,   Gothenburg, sweden   (11.26.05)
What does 9/11 have to do with islam? thats for one, and second, lol US FINALLY strikes back at Islam? you guys were THAT scared of the religion?? thats hilarious, Buddie, before you go and make more of a fool outta ya self, do your self a favour and READ up on the subject of Islam first, before makin more comments that ar inaccurate and make yourself look stupid? yea? You ameircans are all the same!! Blindly funny
57. Hello Sara in Sweden!
frigginyank ,   U.S.of A.   (11.27.05)
So tell me,Sara!How much have YOU read about Islam?Have you studied anything about it beyond the internet?Have you actually picked up a Koran and did some reading?Perhaps you've had some formal study in one of your fine Universities.What about your history,European history?What do you know about your OWN history?Well,have you?We dumb,blindly funny Americans would like to know.I believe that you self-rightious,superior intellectual,"doo-doo does'nt stink" Europeans have forgotten your own history.But let's be realistic,Sara.We yanks are no angels,I admit that.You don't become the greatest,most powerful nation in the world by kissing"BUTT".Just look at the history of the British Empire if you do not believe me.No,we are not angels,and maybe we could work on being a better friend to our allies than we have been.But make no mistake,Sara,despite our failings to our global friends,when push comes to shove,we will be thier along with the Brits,to save your Christian arses from the Saracens forward advances on your peaceloving,eco-sensitive,religiously tolerant(?),countries.Peace and Love,Sara!
58. Reply to comment # 56
Matt ,   Missouri, USA   (11.27.05)
Are you living in the stone-age? a cave?.....or is it because you live in a Socialist Society that no one has bothered to inform you? What does 9/11 have to do with Islam?....you have to be kidding me!!! Do you not realize that the people that struck our country on that day were indeed Islamo Fascist? Jihadist ? Islamic Terrorist? .......and you do not see the connection?....give me a break. Before you start calling people stupid, I think maybe you need to pick up a newspaper......I will not undermine my intelligence by declaring that "Swedes are alike", but you sure are a fool. Like your smart "back-stabbing" Romanian friend.....you are so smart you can not even spell my countries name.....it is called AMERICA!!!! Get an education, and GIVE ME A BREAK!
59. Tom from Brookfield: Are they Islamic?
R ,   LA, USA   (11.27.05)
Okay, so if these crazy Muslims are erroneously calling themselves Islamic, what are the "real" Muslims doing about it? Same goes for the crazy Christians you mentioned -- what are the "real" Christians doing about it? I'm guessing NOTHING. The practitioners of the religions would rather distance themselves from (and sometimes, silently agree with) these radicals. It's time that the ones who know these are religions of peace actually help clean their ranks of these bad apples instead of complaining when "US Imperialists" do it for you! At least with science, if someone calls what they do "science" when it is not, the scientific community will do its best to discredit the person. Why can't religions do the same?
60. fundamentalism is the enemy of mankind
alhogar ,   Columbus OH USA   (11.27.05)
Almost all people of the Muslim faith are kind, decent and compassionate people. Also, almost all people of the Christian faith are kind, decent and compassionate people. Travel and actually see people in their daily lives and you will see this. It is fundamentalist extremism, in all faiths, that turns the common decency of human beings into hatred and murder through fear and manipulation. Anyone, regardless of their faith, who thinks that hatred and killing are sanctioned by their beliefs, is worshipping Satan and no other.
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