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And we are going to believe and stand still - Muslimah - 01-22-2010
http://arabia.msn.com/News/MiddleEast/AFP/...90.aspx?ref=rss
US embassy seeks Iraqi fans on Facebook
Released on - Thursday,21 January , 2010 -21:29 In what could be seen as a new front in cyber diplomacy or a naive gesture, depending on your point of view, the US embassy in Baghdad launched a Facebook page on Thursday to "reach out to Iraqis."
The page opened with a video posting by ambassador Christopher Hill, who spoke of his high hopes for the forum where "fans" will be encouraged to follow embassy news and learn more about American culture and society.
"This is something new we are trying," said Hill, who delivered his opening address from a sofa where he sat dressed casually in a blue cardigan and white shirt.
"We'd like to be able to <b>reach out </b>a little better to the Iraqi people, especially young people who know about Facebook and know how it all works."
A statement announcing the page launch promised fans would receive a news feed highlighting news and events of interest, photo albums, as well as audio and video clips.
An "English-language corner" will also be updated every week with American expressions and "useful grammar and vocabulary hints," it said.
In the one minute and 13 second long video, Hill said the face of America was going to be changing in Iraq with soldiers being replaced by outreach programmes and cultural exchanges.
"There's gonna be less military, more civilians," he said, alluding to a withdrawal of US combat troops by August 31 and of all other soldiers by the end of 2011.
"So, this is our way of reaching out to people, understanding what Iraqi problems are, what Iraqi concerns are and we hope you all will be able to reach out to us a little better," he added, urging people to become fans of the page.
More than 800 people had signed up by 9.30 pm (1830 GMT).
And we are going to believe and stand still - Muslimah - 01-22-2010
Bismillah
Just trying to connect the dots:
http://www.oasisoutreach.org/site/645413/page/45030
OASIS is a networked group of believers that have committed themselves to making God's Will as revealed in the New Testament available to Muslim's and other seekers of the truth in the Middle East, Western Asia and North Africa.
<b>The effort currently is focused on the emerging nations of Afghanistan and Iraq where Arabic/English New Testaments are being made available free of charge to these people.
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<b>This outreach </b>is part of a comprehensive effort into Muslim dominated nations by the Manhattan Church of Christ, Manhattan, Kansas.
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Please note the commone outreach expression!!!!!
And we are going to believe and stand still - reepicheep - 01-22-2010
"Eid" spelled backwards is "Die". Notice the common expression!
Clearly, muslims are using the Eid holiday to kill non-muslims.
Just trying to connect the dots...
And we are going to believe and stand still - Muslimah - 01-23-2010
Bismillah
What a funny reply Reepi, the Oasis mission statement is very cleary with a specific identification of the targeted areas. What is your problem?
And we are going to believe and stand still - Dan - 01-27-2010
Bismillah
R- There are also two different languages while the common phrase from the articles is in English. Of course you know this and are just being either condescending or defensive.
I do dare you to try to convince everyone that Christians are not trying to convert people to Christianity.
On the other hand, what can be said about muslims who under duress do not turn back to their deen but rather look for an easy way out? Because in practice, Christianity is much easier than Islam. Or "democracy" or secularism or atheism?
We can try to blame the "calculating" and "intrusive" Christians but in reality, this attempt to convert nonchristians has been occurring for centuries. It is only recently that such gains (or losses, depending on the "side") have been made. When muslims know their religion then conversion away from Islam is very low. When muslims don't know the deen and are being taught their religion by the very people who are trying to convice them that it is wrong, the outcome is all too obvious.
As Salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu