Woody Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Adulterous couple stoned to death in Mali 31 Jul 2012 07:53 - David Smith A man and woman who had an adulterous relationship have reportedly been stoned to death by religious extremists linked to al-Qaeda, in Mali. Our Coverage Bridging the African Union's divides More Coverage Mali extremists 'a threat to Europe' Mali's military wives protest for release of their husbands Mali, Sudan and leadership deadlock dominating AU talks Sanda Abou Mohamed, a spokesperson for the group Ansar Dine, said the couple were executed according to sharia law in the town of Aguelhok. A resident of the nearby city of Kidal, who had spoken to witnesses in Aguelhok, said the couple were buried up to their necks, then pelted with stones until they died. The resident requested anonymity because he feared for his safety. The West African nation, once seen as a pillar of democracy in the troubled region, has been split in two since a coup in March. Tuareg rebels took control of Mali's vast north but they have since been driven out by al-Qaeda-linked extremists seeking to impose their radical interpretation of sharia law. An estimated 300 000 people have fled. There was international condemnation after extremist fighters in the ancient city of Timbuktu destroyed centuries-old shrines to Islamic saints revered by Sufi Muslims. Mali's interim president, Dioncounda Traore, has called for talks with the extremists. In his first national address after a two-month absence – recovering in Paris from injuries sustained when he was beaten by supporters of the coup – Traore said on Sunday he would lead talks to form a unity government and open dialogue with Muslim fundamentalists. Traore (70) said the country would be led by a high council consisting of himself and two vice-presidents. One of the VPs would be in charge of a committee which would reform the army, as well as deal with the country's northern half. Engaging armed groups A committee would also be set up to attempt to negotiate with the north, he said. "This committee will be charged with engaging with the armed groups in the north of Mali, in order to speak of peace ... with the aim of finding via dialogue a negotiated political solution to the crisis. "Given the complexity of this crisis and the extent of the distress of our people from the north ... we must together, I say together, clear the path ahead to free our country from these invaders, who only leave desolation, deprivation and pain in their wake." His comments also come as the president of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, told a French newspaper that Mali's neighbours would consider military intervention within weeks against the extremists. In the interview in the French weekly Le Journal du Dimanche, Ouattara, who also leads the body representing West African nations, said: "If the situation does not evolve favourably and rapidly, yes, there will be a military intervention in Mali. It seems inevitable." He added: "I think we can talk in weeks, not in months. There is urgency." – © Guardian News and Media 2012 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-07-31-adulterous-couple-stoned-to-death-in-mali Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Woody Posted July 31, 2012 Author Posted July 31, 2012 Well - that's one way to encourge faithfulness. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members phkrause Posted July 31, 2012 Members Posted July 31, 2012 Well - that's one way to encourge faithfulness. LOL, but they did know the consequence's. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
M. T. Cross Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 It works both ways......... Some times if you get stoned you might commit adultry Quote
Administrators Naomi Posted August 1, 2012 Administrators Posted August 1, 2012 Oops ... Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
LifeHiscost Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 This episode from the original post is one of the ways the prince of darkness spreads the lie about the Creator. God is Love and He is the same today, yesterday and forever. He came seeking the lost, to deliver them from the natural result of sinful behavior. Will those who insist on sinful conduct eventually reap the result of their own misbehavior? It seems obvious that is reality. Are those who profess to be followers of His, asked to perform the final act that will be performed on the finally impenitent? If yes, I would like to see where that authority is given by Jesus. Why from Him? This answers that. Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:18 NLT What is the message we are given to take to the individual that might be taken in adultery? "But when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."John 8:7 NLT "Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."John 8:11 KJV I have been given one choice if I choose to follow the Master. I've been shown in the OP why I am not going to follow those who practice the advice taken from the book where the judgment of those two hapless individuals was determined. God blesses! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
Members phkrause Posted August 1, 2012 Members Posted August 1, 2012 It works both ways......... Some times if you get stoned you might commit adultry LOL Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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