The Norway tragedy and the media

[Stan]

The first announcement by some news organizations, made statements, confirmed that it was lead out by Al-Qaeda and by Muslim Extremists.

Sensational news channel and other 'news sources' should be shut down when they pull, or rather make up things like that.

I just find this really irritating.

[phkrause]

The first announcement by some news organizations, made statements, confirmed that it was lead out by Al-Qaeda and by Muslim Extremists.

Sensational news channel and other 'news sources' should be shut down when they pull, or rather make up things like that.

I just find this really irritating.

[fccool]

Well, then it progressed to even more hilarious development when it was discovered that the guy claimed to be a Christian.

Then US media maid it a point to say that this guy was not a true Christian, and therefore he should not be considered one.

What makes me wonder if the same difference would have been invoked if the guy claimed to be a Muslim. Would FOX and CO defend Muslim faith by separating extremists who claim to adhere to the religious standards of Islam from those who practice it non-violently?

[phkrause]

Well, then it progressed to even more hilarious development when it was discovered that the guy claimed to be a Christian.

Then US media maid it a point to say that this guy was not a true Christian, and therefore he should not be considered one.

What makes me wonder if the same difference would have been invoked if the guy claimed to be a Muslim. Would FOX and CO defend Muslim faith by separating extremists who claim to adhere to the religious standards of Islam from those who practice it non-violently?

Interesting thought! I do agree. I think we see that here from some. They don't seem to see the difference either, or at least they sound that way. :(

[ClubV12]

Like Faux news or any of them have a clue about what a "christian" is. Half on this board can't even agree on that definition!

Actually, I've been extremely careful to NOT watch or read anything about this tragedy, it is with some caution I even opened this thread. The details are far to horrific to contemplate.