The shape of things to come....

[KathyWoolfe]

Oh FFS...

If it was that essential why haven't they been doing it the past x number of years that the mosque has been there???

As far as i'm concerned you are free to worship whatever the hell you like in privicy, but when you start ramming it in peoples faces you are taking it too far. Jehovas witnesses are bad enough now I have to listen to some idiot shouting it is time to pray at the local mosque when I nip into Oxford???

I suppose it's only fair.......

The central mosque is only now being built. The tower is due to be completed on 9 to 12 months time and they are including the poudspeaker in its construction. When the tower is complete they will then apply to be able to use the loudspeaker to "call the faithful".

[Ardesco]

I'm really torn on this one!!

I'd have to hear it I think.

We have Siehk (no idea how to spell it!!) temple around from us and it has a big yellow net over it's spire (which I'm told they have to for religious reasons).

There was a lot of resistance to this when they first moved in, btu I really like it. People dont even notice it now, and it looks quite pretty (and when I first moved in it was how I knew I was on the right street home!)

Course, Siehks are no bother - they just get p*ssed and enjoy themselves.

I'm not sure what my point it...maybe just people fear change...especially when it comes to those "funny looking foreigners" - but most of the time it's ok.

Maybe I'm less resistant to new comers as I live on a port. Are people from Southampton etc the same?

sikh

I have to say that the problem I have is the fact it is being broadcast. Sticking something on a roof or putting up a sign is much easier to ignore because you don't have to look at it, you can't close your ears or tune out noise. You are stuck with it.

If it is such a big deal why have they not been doing it for the past x years ???

[EqualOpportunities]

It does not bother me that it is broadcast in a different language as I have absolutely no interest in Islam, or any religion for that matter and the sound of words does not cause me offense. It will be better than listening to cars, trucks and planes.

I have a sneaking suspicion that you're not a native...

[M_B]

Totally fair - it's their country, their call. No problem...

Of course in modern PC "bend-over" Britain it's a different story...

But this country is 'their country' for the muslims born and raised here. Don't they have the right to practice their religion ?

[M_B]

I have a sneaking suspicion that you're not a native...

I'm Welsh.

[SallyAnne]

Of course in modern PC "bend-over" Britain it's a different story...

You are so "them and us" it's unreal.

Not everyone in this country has the same view as you.

[Dark Black]

But this country is 'their country' for the muslims born and raised here. Don't they have the right to practice their religion ?

A right to practice, yes of course... a right to ram it down the throats of everyone else... absolutely not.

[Churchill]

I'm Welsh.

Nope, you're British.

[M_B]

A right to practice, yes of course... a right to ram it down the throats of everyone else... absolutely not.

In that case we need to ban Church Bells aswell.

[M_B]

Nope, you're British.

Well yes.