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CJCRANE

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10. The rebels in Syria throw gay people off rooftops.

Reply to One Black Sheep (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 03:51 AM

Jun 2016

Our own allies (who also happen to support those rebels) execute gay people based on religious law.

This is very much about a predominant and growing interpretation of religion.

Trying to ignore this issue won't make it go away.

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yea, that's true. One Black Sheep Jun 2016 #3

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yea, it is strange. One Black Sheep Jun 2016 #4

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The rebels in Syria throw gay people off rooftops. CJCRANE Jun 2016 #10

Sad, that DU is more concerned about the reputation of muslims, after a shooting Quantess Jun 2016 #11