"Qatar's fledgling Catholic community considers its sprawling $15 million saucer-shaped facility a victory. A 15-minute drive into barren desert, it has been built with the blessing of the nation's emir."
A victory? Does it mean there was a fight or a war? and who is the enemy?
Luckily. The church is right behind the petrol station to enable those driving through the desert to catch their breath and fill their tanks coz they will run out of gas on their way to the church.
Unfortunately. Such media is leading the world and influencing the international opinion. And unfortunately. Highly educated people get influenced by that.
I think the church and bell tower are just something to focus on but it really doesn't matter when it comes down to it.
As for Fox News - looks like they pretty much copied the local papers up until the "seized control" part. I thought it was iinteresting how on Saturday morning The Peninsula ran with a fear story on the front and the Gulf Times did a more historical story of Christianity in the region. Makes all the difference.
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Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Khalifa Saleh, a 24-year-old Qatari, held the opposite perspective, commending the government for helping a religious minority feel more welcome in the country.
"This is a great step towards respect and tolerance. Many Christian expatriates have moved to Qatar in search for a better future. Their hard work and dedication to their work helps give Qatar a brighter future and I thank them for that."
He said that only a minority of nationals, which account for less than a third of Qatar's one million residents, are upset about the church.
"Those people have to be ignored. We ask for a mosque in England, so why can't people ask for a church in Qatar? As long as the religion does not interfere with the state or not impose itself on other Muslims, I see no problem at all."
Indeed, religious leaders have promised not to proselytise.
Parade of 66 flags what was annoying is ppl those in queue were not dressed for the grt day. Every one was waiting for this moment but no one prepared for this grand occaision just like our Two eids.......people shop for 30 days and
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DaRuDe .... i am awake now !!!
make sure you dont wake up b4 12pm ok :D
and yea dont forget to dream about ghosts too.
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good night n sweet dreams
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Sweet dreams and sleep well
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trying to sorting out her visa tomorrow and hopefully by next week she will be here.
probably no bell outside the church is a good thing for me lol.
good nite all xxx
Please let me know when mom arrives in Doha. Promise will not let her know about the church
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alexa no idea
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i am just hoping my mum wont see the church ... she been telling me to go to church all the time ... and been telling her ther is no church in Qatar.
finger cross she did not read or watch the news before she arrive in Doha next week ...
"Qatar's fledgling Catholic community considers its sprawling $15 million saucer-shaped facility a victory. A 15-minute drive into barren desert, it has been built with the blessing of the nation's emir."
A victory? Does it mean there was a fight or a war? and who is the enemy?
Luckily. The church is right behind the petrol station to enable those driving through the desert to catch their breath and fill their tanks coz they will run out of gas on their way to the church.
Unfortunately. Such media is leading the world and influencing the international opinion. And unfortunately. Highly educated people get influenced by that.
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that Khalifa Saleh rocks ...
I think the church and bell tower are just something to focus on but it really doesn't matter when it comes down to it.
As for Fox News - looks like they pretty much copied the local papers up until the "seized control" part. I thought it was iinteresting how on Saturday morning The Peninsula ran with a fear story on the front and the Gulf Times did a more historical story of Christianity in the region. Makes all the difference.
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Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
as long as we have a dedicated place ... a cross or a bell is not a must as we can addapt to anything
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Funny isn't it? Oh how I HATE Fox News and their BS.
Wtf is THIS for example. "200,000 of the country's population of 900,000" Is our population going down??
Shows how much research they actually do.
Plus as PM said, they quoted ONE guy who said something that sounded negative. They didn't bother to quote another Qatari :p as Al Jazeera did on
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/56444BD1-1991-45CF-A310-344A78910476.htm
Khalifa Saleh, a 24-year-old Qatari, held the opposite perspective, commending the government for helping a religious minority feel more welcome in the country.
"This is a great step towards respect and tolerance. Many Christian expatriates have moved to Qatar in search for a better future. Their hard work and dedication to their work helps give Qatar a brighter future and I thank them for that."
He said that only a minority of nationals, which account for less than a third of Qatar's one million residents, are upset about the church.
"Those people have to be ignored. We ask for a mosque in England, so why can't people ask for a church in Qatar? As long as the religion does not interfere with the state or not impose itself on other Muslims, I see no problem at all."
Indeed, religious leaders have promised not to proselytise.
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its just five minutes drive from Abu Hamour!
Maybe the author took the long route from Wakrah
I dont believe this sh*** Is the amir a staunch US Ally?
we know Abdul hamid as secular ? so why big fuss
Sure?
sure
Parade of 66 flags what was annoying is ppl those in queue were not dressed for the grt day. Every one was waiting for this moment but no one prepared for this grand occaision just like our Two eids.......people shop for 30 days and
on Eid day they come with track suits