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| 'Stop Sin Brother' say Bahrain protesters |
| 2004-02-28 |
| Several hundred Islamists have rallied in Bahrain to protest against the television reality show Big Brother produced in the Gulf Arab state, complaining that the program is un-Islamic. "Stop Sin Brother! No to indecency!" chanted the protesters. Is there nothing that's not un-Islamic? The Arabic version of the show has drawn large audiences internationally. Police blocked a road leading to the house where the show is staged on the small Amwaj island, near the capital Manama. The program, broadcast across the Arab world by MBC satellite channel, has raised eyebrows despite efforts to take into account Muslim sensitivities. Separate living and sleeping quarters for male and female participants have been introduced, as well as a prayer room. Parliament Deputy Chairman Adel al-Moawada, who has led a campaign to cross-examine Information Minister Nabeel al-Hamer about Big Brother in the assembly, attended the peaceful rally. "We don't want such programs because our families will be influenced. Our children would think that living together without being married is acceptable in Islam," one protester said. If they were swarming the streets and chanting "Stop Big Brother — No to the Lowest Common Denominator," I could sympathize with them. But they're not, so my suggestion is more nudity. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 Is there nothing that's not un-Islamic? Kissing a rug five times a day and having gun sex come to mind... |
| Posted by: Raj 2004-2-28 12:42:19 PM |
| #1 so my suggestion is more nudity. Isn't that your suggestion to everything? |
| Posted by: Steve 2004-2-28 11:52:28 AM |