What a sight… Hundreds of grown men lined up outside a shrine in Baghdad praying to an imaginary God. This seems to be all that these people are good at; praying. Just think of all the hours the average Muslim wastes during his lifetime in this meaningless activity.
At the other end of the spectrum we have Muslims exploding bombs and killing innocent people. One group of Muslims killing another group of Muslims, both of whom pray to the same God; how stupid is that! Religion and violence, the two go hand-in-hand – always have, always will… TGO
Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press
By SAMEER N. YACOUB | AP
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say a bomb blast has killed two Shiite pilgrims south of Baghdad during an important religious ritual for the Muslim sect.
Police officials say Monday’s attack on Shiite pilgrims in Latifiyah, about 20 miles (30 kilometers) south of the Iraqi capital, also wounded three people.
A medical official confirmed the toll. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the are not authorized to talk to the media.
The ritual, known as Ashoura, marks the anniversary of the 7th century death of Imam Hussein. His death in a battle sealed Islam’s historical Sunni-Shiite split.
Religious pilgrims are often targeted by Sunni extremists who claim that Shiites are not true Muslims.
