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Lunabell

(5,919 posts)
Fri Oct 9, 2015, 01:37 AM Oct 2015

This happened just the next county over where I live in North Florida.

Storm of paranoia and hate erupts in Florida town after photo shows Muslims praying at beach

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A photo taken by a Florida county commissioner of a group of men observing their Muslim faith has ignited a racist backlash that spilled over into a recent government meeting, WTXL reports.

The photo was taken at Mashes Sands Beach in Wakulla County by county commission chairman Ralph Thomas and posted to his Facebook page with the caption, “Walked up on this at Mashes Sands this evening! First time seeing this in Wakulla County.” The photo has sparked an emotional storm that has included death threats.

“I’m raising the question of whether or not a group of military aged Muslim men… are praying on our beach, well label me whatever you want,” said Wakulla County Sheriff candidate Will Dance, according to WTXL. “The reason I brought this up is because my daughters use that beach, my wife uses that beach and gentlemen, under Sharia Law, the cutoff shorts and tee-shirts… that my family wears on that beach are considered offensive under Sharia and any Muslim man may carry out what he feels is fit punishment. And I’m sorry but that type of behavior cannot happen here.”

Muslim leader Imam Amro was interviewed by WTXL and assured people that in general, no Muslim would retaliate against anyone not wearing modest clothes because it’s none of their business.


This is from rawstory.
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/storm-of-paranoia-and-hate-erupts-in-florida-town-after-photo-shows-muslims-praying-at-beach/

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This happened just the next county over where I live in North Florida. (Original Post) Lunabell Oct 2015 OP
Once again, ignonance is NOT bliss. TreasonousBastard Oct 2015 #1
Can someone post a second photo? JonathanRackham Oct 2015 #2
The people complaining about this Lars39 Oct 2015 #3
Can't say I've ever seen that? JonathanRackham Oct 2015 #4
Yes, fairly often in Jesusland. Lars39 Oct 2015 #5
Matthew 6:5 -- tblue37 Oct 2015 #7
Yes, there is that, but in their minds everyone around them are Christians, so that doesn't apply. Lars39 Oct 2015 #8
Were you around the area when the Vietnamese refugees were brought to NW Fl in the 70's? YabaDabaNoDinoNo Oct 2015 #6

Lars39

(26,093 posts)
3. The people complaining about this
Fri Oct 9, 2015, 02:15 AM
Oct 2015

are the same people holding nearby diners hostage while they pray loudly before their meal in public.

Lars39

(26,093 posts)
5. Yes, fairly often in Jesusland.
Fri Oct 9, 2015, 06:25 AM
Oct 2015

Happened to me in a Culver's recently. Place was packed, and the aisles were narrow. No escaping it.
I've also been in a group that did this.
The people that do this view it as an extension of their "testimony". Gotta show everybody that they're christian.

tblue37

(64,979 posts)
7. Matthew 6:5 --
Fri Oct 9, 2015, 06:51 AM
Oct 2015
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

Lars39

(26,093 posts)
8. Yes, there is that, but in their minds everyone around them are Christians, so that doesn't apply.
Fri Oct 9, 2015, 07:00 AM
Oct 2015
 

YabaDabaNoDinoNo

(460 posts)
6. Were you around the area when the Vietnamese refugees were brought to NW Fl in the 70's?
Fri Oct 9, 2015, 06:33 AM
Oct 2015

The response and hate was even worse from many of the locals.

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