RTE rejects Muslims cleric request for prayer

Samaris · 03-06-2016 11:32AM

And don't forget the Pastafarians need their timers to go off on the radio for their moment of getting the noodly goodness off the stove.

The_Kew_Tour · 03-06-2016 11:32AM

kylith wrote: »

I hope he sues them.

Lol

12Phase · 03-06-2016 11:33AM

osarusan wrote: »

Last time this came up, somebody pointed out that RTE have already said something laughable along the lines of the Angelus not being specific to any religion but simply a moment of spirituality and reflection.

Which is a statement that is basically offensive to everyone. It's lying to people who would prefer a secular state that doesn't try imposing any particular religion and it's demeaning the religious ritual that is the Angelus.

They've managed to really just come up with the worst of both worlds with that wishy washy nonsense.

That's like saying 'It's not Mass. It's an open to everyone get together and reflection just called mass. Also we have replaced communion with chocolate biscuits.'

stoplooklisten · 03-06-2016 11:33AM

Ush1 wrote: »

Say whut?

It's the protestants that are up to no good with their bells here.

Ush1 wrote: »

Why should Catholics have the Angelus and nothing for our Islamic brethren?

Why not?

03-06-2016 11:33AM

Not gonna lie, have you listened to Muslim prayer? It's melodic as hell and would make for a lovely change from the DOONGG DOOONGGG DOOOONG DOOOONGGG sh1te we have to put up with.

working fool · 03-06-2016 11:34AM

12Phase wrote: »

It just shows though why RTE would want to be a little careful of creating the Angelus precedent. It's a very odd scenario to be broadcasting calls to prayer on a publicly funded broadcasting service.

Is the angelus
Not just a training camp for actors aspiring to be in fair city

beach_walker · 03-06-2016 11:34AM

The Randy Riverbeast wrote: »

Shame. Would have been fun watching the "sure it's only a minute, just don't watch it" crowd absolutely losing their ****.

No way, wouldn't even come close to the anger vented at the Angelus.

Hey lads, you know they also broadcast Mass on RTE right? What does everyone think of that? *runs away from thread*

The_Kew_Tour · 03-06-2016 11:34AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Not gonna lie, have you listened to Muslim prayer? It's melodic as hell and would make for a lovely change from the DOONGG DOOONGGG DOOOONG DOOOONGGG sh1te we have to put up with.

I have plenty of times and no its not

Mr. CooL ICE · 03-06-2016 11:34AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Rabble rabble?

...you've torn your dress?

...your face is a mess?

...how could they know? Hot tramp, I love you soooo ♫♫

osarusan · 03-06-2016 11:35AM

andekwarhola wrote: »

Always a weird circular thinking on these threads: we are secularists that have a gripe with Irish Catholicism (which is organically declining at a rapid rate anyway) but to prove this - and to align ourselves firmly along smug ideological lines - we demand airtime for even nuttier religious types, many of whom are inimical to our way of life.

Is there even one person on the thread who actually wants the Muslim call to prayer to be broadcast?

I think it's much more a case of pointing out double standards - the reasons for telling Dr. Selim to f**k right off with his idea of broadcasting a Muslim call to prayer apply to the angelus also.

The Backwards Man · 03-06-2016 11:35AM

The Randy Riverbeast wrote: »

Shame. Would have been fun watching the "sure it's only a minute, just don't watch it" crowd absolutely losing their ****.

I dunno, the Angelus doesn't affect my life in any way at all, it actually lets me get the headlines on BBC before I switch over to RTE. A Muslim call to prayer wouldnt affect me in any way at all either. I don't see any need for it, but I certainly wouldn't be losing my **** over it.

Harry Palmr · 03-06-2016 11:35AM

I think there should be a minute of that deep choral music that's almost hypnotic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mVKdE9ZEVE

Dyr · 03-06-2016 11:37AM

Can people not get an app on their phone that goes "Boooinnngg" at 6pm?

Or have a fella warble like a crap tenor gargling Listerine to remind them its time to not eat or whatever?

Gob****es

9de5q7tsr8u2im · 03-06-2016 11:37AM

Bambi wrote: »

Can people not get an app on their phone that goes "Boooinnngg" at 6pm?

Or have a fella warble like a crap tenor gargling Listerine to remind them its time to not eat or whatever?

Gob****es

Gwan sham

12Phase · 03-06-2016 11:38AM

working fool wrote: »

Is the angelus
Not just a training camp for actors aspiring to be in fair city

The way they produced it, with all the shots of people pausing and looking off into the mid distance it's more like an advert for constipation medicine!

Feeling bloated?... bong.

That or some kind of warning about going to your GP if you're suddenly struck with memory loss.

jem · 03-06-2016 11:53AM

bear1 wrote: »

Expressing disappointment at the decision by RTÉ, Dr Selim said: “In Muslim countries the commencement of the period of fasting and its end is marked with a prayer call chanted through load speakers placed on the top of the minarets. It is also aired through radio and TV channels.”

".

Dear dr Selim,
There is a big hint in your statement- "In Muslim countries" and maybe if you feel so strongly about it perhaps you might find it more comfortable to live in one.

andekwarhola · 03-06-2016 11:55AM

osarusan wrote: »

I think it's much more a case of pointing out double standards - many of the reasons for telling Dr. Selim to f**k right off with his idea of broadcasting a Muslim call to prayer apply to the angelus also.

Catholicism is dying on the vine here. I doubt the Angelus will be on TV even in 15 years time. I agree though, I want both of them to fcuk off, not cosy up to one to annoy proponents of the other.

conorhal · 03-06-2016 11:58AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Not gonna lie, have you listened to Muslim prayer? It's melodic as hell and would make for a lovely change from the DOONGG DOOONGGG DOOOONG DOOOONGGG sh1te we have to put up with.

I think you'll find most peoples reaction in the west these days to 'Allah Akbar' being loudly shouted out in a public space is rarely anything other then 'duck and cover', as opposed to humming along with the melody.....

osarusan · 03-06-2016 11:59AM

andekwarhola wrote: »

I agree though, I want both of them to fcuk off, not cosy up to one to annoy proponents of the other.

I don't think the cosying up is happening though, not really.

It's just pointing out double standards, like one mentioned earlier in favour of the angelus which is 'sure it's just a minute in the day, what's the problem'.

The people making that same argument for the broadcasting of Muslim call to prayer are doing so to annoy the others, for sure, but I don't think it's any kind of actual desire for any kind of call to prayer being broadcast.

bear1 · 03-06-2016 12:00PM

Ush1 wrote: »

If the country espouses to be secular than his complaint has validity. Why should Catholics have the Angelus and nothing for our Islamic brethren?

I don't think this is a valid point. It's a predominantly catholic country.
At the end of the day this would never be allowed in a Muslim country (stand to be corrected) and I don't see the reason to have it introduced in a Catholic country.
Besides, the man is a bonafide idiot.
I would prefer to have the Angelus also removed however, if I had to chose between the two...

legocrazy505 · 03-06-2016 12:01PM

conorhal wrote: »

I think you'll find most peoples reaction to 'Allah Akbar' being loudly shouted out in a public space in the West is rarely anything other then duck and cover these days, as opposed to humming along with the melody.....

You do know there's more in a Muslim prayer call than just Allahu Akbar?

Also I agree with people here, this is just as silly as having the Angelus waste a minute of taxpayer's money every day before the news.

andekwarhola · 03-06-2016 12:05PM

osarusan wrote: »

It's just pointing out double standards, like one mentioned earlier in favour of the angelus which is 'sure it's just a minute in the day, what's the problem'.

It's an unfortunate byproduct of ideological discourse. People can't let themselves simply come down on a side at a given moment so immediately sit behind discursive shibboleths like 'double standards' as if pointing that out in itself constitutes some sort of radical intellectual position.

milehip · 03-06-2016 12:08PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Not gonna lie, have you listened to Muslim prayer? It's melodic as hell and would make for a lovely change from the DOONGG DOOONGGG DOOOONG DOOOONGGG sh1te we have to put up with.

Melodic as ****ng nothing,insufferable caterwailing is what it is. Give an inch take a mile;let the Muslim call to prayer on for the month of Ramadan.......

screamer · 03-06-2016 12:09PM

More auld BS getting seriously sick and tired of this kind of crap.

andekwarhola · 03-06-2016 12:11PM

I actually know somebody that claims to have bought an alarm clock on holiday that lights up and wakes you up with the morning prayer. Dunno if he's lying.