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**Vobomei** · 12-31-2007, 07:50 AM

I don't think this needs to be a 'religious freedom' issue. I presume the practice should be banned on the simple basis of noise polution, no?

Its the 21st century. Why not have the minaret call on their cell phones instead?

-Shawn

PS: "It is a strongly-held Orthodox view that our commitment to Christian Truth affirms a pluralistic, democratic setting where all people can live in peace and harmony. Holding fast to the truth of Christianity, Orthodoxy defends the right of all religious expressions to co-exist harmoniously, in a setting of freedom, where equal protection is afforded to all under the law. " Surely, this is a seriously revisionist statement? The Orthodox have never believed in religious pluralism, hence all the persecution they (we?) have wrought on dissident groups through the centuries and today.

12-31-2007, 07:50 AM	#14
Vobomei Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	I don't think this needs to be a 'religious freedom' issue. I presume the practice should be banned on the simple basis of noise polution, no? Its the 21st century. Why not have the minaret call on their cell phones instead? -Shawn PS: "It is a strongly-held Orthodox view that our commitment to Christian Truth affirms a pluralistic, democratic setting where all people can live in peace and harmony. Holding fast to the truth of Christianity, Orthodoxy defends the right of all religious expressions to co-exist harmoniously, in a setting of freedom, where equal protection is afforded to all under the law. " Surely, this is a seriously revisionist statement? The Orthodox have never believed in religious pluralism, hence all the persecution they (we?) have wrought on dissident groups through the centuries and today.
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