Barbers Threatened to Stop Trimming Beards

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Habibullah Khan for Associated Press:

"KHAR, Pakistan - Suspected Islamic radicals have issued a Taliban-style warning to barbers in a Pakistani border town not to shave off or cut their customers' beards, saying it offends Islam, residents said Monday.
Pamphlets with the warnings were found at several shops in Inayat Kalay in Pakistan's Bajur tribal region near the Afghan border, said Bacha Khan, a barber in the market town.

"Barbers! Correct yourselves," said the handwritten, Pashto-language notes, one of which was obtained by The Associated Press.

"Any barber shop where acts against Shariah (Islamic law) — shaving or cutting of beards — are seen, are given a final warning to stop this anti-Shariah work and if they do not stop, they should take responsibility for whatever harm they come to," it said.
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from the Associated Press:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070212/ap_on_re_mi_ea/pakistan_beard_warning
 
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Yeah, how about posting a comment or opinion instead of just a link when you start a thread -- we can check Yahoo news for ourselves, thanks.
 
It never ceases to amaze me what silly things that Gods worry about....Hair, which bits of people are covered....the end of childrens penises....you would think that Gods have more important things to worry about.
 
How Do You Define 'Perfect' ???

Islam: The Perfect Religion and Best Way of Life for All





If you believe that, then do I have a great deal for you!

You see, my family owns this little bridge in Brooklyn and we plan to be moving out of the area soon. But we can sell it to you for only $49.95 + shipping and handling. Then you can charge people a toll for crossing the bridge and make thousands of dollars a day, just like we did!
 
The Fool said:
It never ceases to amaze me what silly things that Gods worry about....Hair, which bits of people are covered....the end of childrens penises....you would think that Gods have more important things to worry about.
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All religions may have silly dogmas, but the problem is that the Islamists are far more likely than other religious people to threathen people with death for not following their silly dogma.
 
Skeptic said:
All religions may have silly dogmas, but the problem is that the Islamists are far more likely than other religious people to threathen people with death for not following their silly dogma.
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Please withdraw this blasphemous opinion or I will cut your head off.
 
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