Blueshoe wrote: » Let's talk about Ireland
Sonic_exyouth wrote: » Yes, Irish exporters seeking a halal certification to make it easier to export to Muslim Majority nations.
circadian wrote: » Anyone convinced of an Islamic takeover of western society is a moron.
jeremyj1968 wrote: » It strikes me as unusual that a lot of the animal rights crowds come on the radio talking about the transportation of animals, and I've never heard any of them complain about the way that the animals are killed Halal style. Particularly that John Carmody guy, who Joe Duffy has on regularly. Another one of those media blind spots.
Timberrrrrrrr wrote: » They are slaughtered the same way as non halal, only difference is in halal some lad in a robe throws a few "holy words" towards the carcass.
Blueshoe wrote: » No answer to my question still. You don't have to attend candle light vigils as you put it if not Catholic. You have a choice Having my food prepared according to Islamic beliefs is not a choice I would make. Do I have a choice?
ohnonotgmail wrote: » do you think you are in danger of accidentally buying halal meat?
Timberrrrrrrr wrote: » Yes you have a choice You pick a product, check if it's halal certified (the same way a muslim would) and if it is and it offends your snowflake sensibilities then you choose not to buy said product.
Blueshoe wrote: » I should have a clear choice.
ohnonotgmail wrote: » you do have a choice. if your local butcher is selling halal meat (and that is very unlikely) they will let you know.
Blueshoe wrote: » Awesome thanks. Took a while but we got there
Timberrrrrrrr wrote: » So now you can stop having nightmares about accidently eating anything halal, happy Googling.
Blueshoe wrote: » Is there a labeling system in the UK?
Timberrrrrrrr wrote: » Asked and answered.
Blueshoe wrote: » I don't know if they would. I support a labeling system. "Halal certified" symbol on products. Benifits everyone
ohnonotgmail wrote: » how do you think people that need to buy halal meat know what they can buy?
Blueshoe wrote: » I don't know. I mean Donegal catch is halal but it doesn't say it on the packaging
Timberrrrrrrr wrote: » So is lettuce, cabbage, Tomatoes and bananas. Do they need a label?
Blueshoe wrote: » Yes Do foods need a vegetarian or vegan symbol?
Timberrrrrrrr wrote: » Brennans Bread is vegan/vegitarian, should it have a vegan/vegitarian label? Some.carnivores may get upset about eating unlabeled vegan/vegitarian food.
Blueshoe wrote: » It probably should. No smoke and mirrors stuff. Transparency. "Traditionally bread is made from yeast, flour, water, and salt, so it would be suitable for vegans. Unfortunately some commercially sold breads (e.g. sold at supermarkets) contain dairy such as whey (a milk protein) or eggs as fillers or stabilizers and those breads would not be considered vegan (or plant-based)." There are vegans and vegetarians up and down the country who are unaware.
Timberrrrrrrr wrote: » And as with halal, Google is your friend.
recedite wrote: » Anyone not concerned about Islamic takeover in western society is a moron.
Timberrrrrrrr wrote: » Oh ffs are we back on the halal shìte again?
recedite wrote: » Officially certified halal shìte.
Blueshoe wrote: » Most normal countries would introduce a labeling system. Ireland doesn't fall into that category so Google it is.
Blueshoe wrote: » Massive percentage of the population are Catholic. At least on paper anyway. Especially the older generation It's not like for like. You don't have to attend if not Catholic. You have a choice Having my food prepared according to Islamic beliefs is not a choice I would make. Do I have a choice?
Joeytheparrot wrote: » What special preparation according to islamic beliefs is there to make bread?
