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Originally posted by nrg001
en.wikipedia.org...
The first time that burial at sea is mentioned in the article, and is added by 71.254.124.177. How convenient is it that the "proof" that a burial at sea is acceptable as a Muslim burial tradition pops onto Wikipedia May 2nd for the first time?
Originally posted by InterestedObserver
reply to post by redroses4me
It's unusual that there were servicemen or retired military celebrating in front of the White House? They couldn't be happy because they feel like the hard work they've been doing has paid off could they? I know my military friends were very happy.
And look at the other people who were in front of the WH, college students. At least 4 of them were friends of mine. Why is it so hard to believe that young Americans would want to celebrate the news that the terrorist who scared them so much as teenagers was killed? Your post is just ridiculous.
they couldn't be happy because they feel like the hard work they've been doing has paid off could they?
Originally posted by Jheysoda
reply to post by HawkMan11
My understanding of the comment that was made by the President was that he was buried with the traditional Muslim rituals. I took that as his body being prepared and cleansed according to Muslim law? I did not take the burial at sea to be included in that statement. I was thinking his body was handled according to the faith and THEN disposed at sea. Does this make sense to anyone?
Originally posted by Illusionsaregrander
Originally posted by BlackOps719
Thirty armed SEALS and a house filled with terrorists and not one person stepped outside to see what the hell was happening?
Dont forget the 3 or 4 (I have heard both) helicopters hovering and landing in the neighborhood. That would make ME step outside.
Originally posted by nrg001
Originally posted by HawkMan11
Originally posted by ShadowZion
I just feel the need to add, that i live in the UAE, for those of you who do not know what or where that is, it is a Muslim country. i myself am not a muslim but a British Christian,but i can guarantee you that there is no such thing as a traditional muslim burial, it is the same burials as the rest of the world, either in a graveyard or cremation. So do not be fooled by this sea burial as being a muslim tradition. It is also said that muslims cannot be buried in a non muslims graveyard and vice versa. The only time a muslims is said to be buried at sea is if they were part of a sea vessel and there was no way to keep the smell out of the boat, so they are lowered into the ocean (in a coffin or not, im not too sure) with weights attached so that the predators of the sea do not feast upon the person immediately. i have also found a website where i can prove this to you, and im sure if you take the time to do some research for yourselves, you will find this is true as well.
www.seaservices.com...
Um...
en.wikipedia.org...
en.wikipedia.org...
The first time that burial at sea is mentioned in the article, and is added by 71.254.124.177. How convenient is it that the "proof" that a burial at sea is acceptable as a Muslim burial tradition pops onto Wikipedia May 2nd for the first time?
Originally posted by aceace
reply to post by Freshwell
Who knows ... looks like him and seal. Would a website like christwire risk their credibility on a fake photo? Is christwire a legit site? I don't really trust anything I can't prove myself.
Originally posted by aboutface
reply to post by Artorius
*snip*
My question mark about the whole story is this. Since I've never been in the armed forces, I just presume (so correct me here if need be) that the army does the tank and land things while the seals do the water related things. So I wondered why would not an army elite team do this, if it were true? Why seals? And the only answer I came come up with is that if the Army did it, then what to do with the body? So, bring in the navy in order to conjure up a burial at sea story.
One, this operation was said by the administration to be one which the Pakistani government was not aware of.
Two, the Pakastani government said that the operation was a joint operation.