01-13-2007, 01:22 PM
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
I can't help but have a soft spot for Mr al-Hilali. It may have something to do with the humility & grace always shown by his beautiful wife & daughters.
I don't think he's controversial. If it were up to me I'd sign him up to star in his very own TV show (comedy program of course).
Unlike America, Australia has no culture. If you walk up to an Australian-born Arab, Asian, European or African & ask them where they're from, they'll give you the name of their parents homeland. Most ethnic-Australians tend to have an identity crisis. I'll never forget one of the gang-rapists who stood up in court & said he believes he's innocent because in his culture rape isn't considered a crime. This coming from a guy who was born & raised in Australia.
Quote:Alhilali also defended the Muslim men convicted of Sydney's gang rapes, a position that has caused controversy in the past.
"They arranged to meet in a public park at 2 or 3 am in the morning, and it (the sex) was agreed on," he said.
Dear oh dear! Is the grand mufti of Australia condoning fornication?