Its a cold, but bright sunny morning in London today. The weather folks seem to be getting it wrong as they said it might snow by Tuesday but no snow till now and its Thursday. I got another weather report on BBC this morning saying it might snow by weekend, well, I will be back in sunny and hot Nigeria, where the weather folks only need to say "its another hot day", except when it rains, which they hardly ever predict.
If weather folks don't tell you it will rain, if it does, they are not to be held responsible, if it does not rain, they smile and say, "well we knew it will not, so we did not bother to tell you the obvious". As they say in that part of the world, "aah Naija... too much wisdom abi... lol"
Meanwhile, I got this email this morning and don't know how true it is, but found it quite interesting for want of a better description. I know how extremely politically correct United Kingdom has become. I also know that part of the incredible drive for tolerance within communities is down to some amount of ridiculous political correctness.
I am from a very mixed religious background as my late grandmother, who I adore and still miss a lot happen to be moslem. My late grandma and grandpa had a mosque behind their home and grandpa was pretty much incharge of the mosque as a teacher and Alfa. I learnt quite a bit from them in their days, whenever we spend holiday with them in Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria.
My parents can not be described as nominal christians because they were often described as strong christians. My Dad in his days, was a well known Parishioner in the Anglican Church, his immediate younger brother, Bishop of the Anglican Church in Nigeria and another one of the brothers is now a retired Vicar of the Anglican Communion in Nigeria.
So, I grew up in a mixed environment where I know clearly what my parents' belief was and they taught us well, yet, they had no worries about sending us on holiday to grandma and grandpa, especially during moslem festivals. They knew I sat in the mosque with my grandpa and learnt how to pray and studied a bit of the Qu'ran with him.
Well, having set the background to the story below, comments and opinions will surely be welcomed. Please note that I did not verify the source of the message below, as it came from a friend and I am just sharing on this platform. I am sure someone will be intelligent and resourceful enough to verify the authenticity and comment below that its true or not. So, happy reading and looking forward to comments:
Prime Minister Julia Gillard - Australia
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
Separately, Gillard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying she supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT... Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.'
'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.'
'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!'
'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'
'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'
'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'
'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'
NOTE: IF we circulate this amongst ourselves in UK, Canada & USA, WE will find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths.
If you agree please SEND THIS ON and ON, to as many people as you know...
David Cameron I know you can voice it out! Make a stand for a New Great Britain That is Great and Free Because Jesus Our Lord Has set us Free Indeed!Emmanuel=God with us
If weather folks don't tell you it will rain, if it does, they are not to be held responsible, if it does not rain, they smile and say, "well we knew it will not, so we did not bother to tell you the obvious". As they say in that part of the world, "aah Naija... too much wisdom abi... lol"
Meanwhile, I got this email this morning and don't know how true it is, but found it quite interesting for want of a better description. I know how extremely politically correct United Kingdom has become. I also know that part of the incredible drive for tolerance within communities is down to some amount of ridiculous political correctness.
I am from a very mixed religious background as my late grandmother, who I adore and still miss a lot happen to be moslem. My late grandma and grandpa had a mosque behind their home and grandpa was pretty much incharge of the mosque as a teacher and Alfa. I learnt quite a bit from them in their days, whenever we spend holiday with them in Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria.
My parents can not be described as nominal christians because they were often described as strong christians. My Dad in his days, was a well known Parishioner in the Anglican Church, his immediate younger brother, Bishop of the Anglican Church in Nigeria and another one of the brothers is now a retired Vicar of the Anglican Communion in Nigeria.
So, I grew up in a mixed environment where I know clearly what my parents' belief was and they taught us well, yet, they had no worries about sending us on holiday to grandma and grandpa, especially during moslem festivals. They knew I sat in the mosque with my grandpa and learnt how to pray and studied a bit of the Qu'ran with him.
Well, having set the background to the story below, comments and opinions will surely be welcomed. Please note that I did not verify the source of the message below, as it came from a friend and I am just sharing on this platform. I am sure someone will be intelligent and resourceful enough to verify the authenticity and comment below that its true or not. So, happy reading and looking forward to comments:
Prime Minister Julia Gillard - Australia
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
Separately, Gillard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying she supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT... Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.'
'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.'
'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!'
'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'
'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'
'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'
'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'
NOTE: IF we circulate this amongst ourselves in UK, Canada & USA, WE will find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths.
If you agree please SEND THIS ON and ON, to as many people as you know...
David Cameron I know you can voice it out! Make a stand for a New Great Britain That is Great and Free Because Jesus Our Lord Has set us Free Indeed!Emmanuel=God with us
