"Ken in Cleveland writes..."
I've been a regular listener of BBC's World Have Your Say (WHYS) for nearly a year now and sent quite a few e-mails that have been read on-air, went to a live show from Cleveland and spoke on air a few times. Much of what I submit via e-mail ends up being edited down to a one or two sentence sound byte (more often by me than the WHYS staff). As for speaking on the air, not really my cup of tea unless it's about atheism. Stick to what you know.
For those of you interested in politics and world events not familiar with WHYS, you should be! It's the most dynamic call-in show I've ever encountered. People from all over the world "Take part in the global conversation" and have enlightened me on many counts of happenings not covered by media outlets in the US.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I do not want to be percived as a cheerleader for the program, but they honestly provide a media outlet that no one else has attempted. If you don't believe me, check it out for a week. If you disagree with my opinions and views, you should definitely check it out. More voices make a better show.
2 comments:
Thanks Ken for your comment on my blog. In fact You are one of the most familiar faces on BBC WHYS. I read your profile on the meet-the listener section just as it appeared.
I look forward to reading further comments in your new blog.
Ken,
Can I ask you a question? A simple one-are you a happy man deep inside? That is, are you a relaxed always-smiling soul who gets up in the morning ready to live? Or do you look for escapes, drink alcohol (I can see you smoke):) etc, as a means to drown your deep distress which you cannot put a finger on?
Please ponder upon this question and then ponder further on the fact that you cannot stop the supernatural to invade your life. Your soul is supernatural and its happiness and peace depends on how you think and live.Who gives us happiness? GOD!
-The supernatural rules when we look at imminent global warming, global dimming, greenhouse effect and also other natural calamities (droughts,floods,etc), not mentioning AIDS which is clearly some punishment from HIM you don't believe in!Promiscuity could result in someone contracting HIV,etc. Who creates those? Can you answer that? If no vaccine is found it means God doesn't want it to be found!
-Rania can be queen or whatever, she may be a strong believer in the ONE GOD, she may live her life as a believing muslim which is we respect. But since we are talking about headscarf and dress code, if she knows her islam she should know that she is committing a sin by even showing a STRAND of hair to strangers (men)not mentioning some other skin. She should know that, and clearly you don't know that either. She is not the perfect example to choose. Sorry, it is a weak example.
Generally it is better to look at a nun than to look at some prostitute looking woman. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand that vices including drugs, alcohol, fornicating, etc are wrong. Why are they known as VICES?
We are all sinners, you should know that. Man is fallible in many ways. The aim of religion especially Islam is to provide answers to troubled souls( like you perhaps,even if you live in denial)
- Have you read about Intelligent Design which has caused Darwin to become obsolete? (his theory especially) Then go and find out about it.
- Have you read a Quran? You should know that there is a section in the Quran where the development of the foetus in the womb is described in details which were only confirmed centuries later with technology! Such details could only have been known by SOMEONE who knew and still knows everything. Your Creator!
I think that, you Ken haven't sat down to read the entirety of the Quran (translations are available)or any other previous Scriptures for that matter. You must know your facts! Please don't talk out of ignorance!
Just REMEMBER one thing, the supernatural is beyond you, whether you like it or not, whether you acknowledge it or not. Ask yourself what is the fastest growing religion or belief system in the world? You know it is Islam and certainly not Atheism! Why? Simply because Islam has God's protection, The real Islam which is in the Quran (which you should read with an open mind) and in the example of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him)is growing because God wants it to. It is a supernatural process and no one can stop it:)
Don't be blinded by the unfortunate acts of terrorism by individuals who are driven by personal motives. Islam is not that. Read the Quran then we can talk again:)
Good luck:)
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