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Home Front: Culture Wars

Michael Jackson Converting to Islam?

2007-02-26

The King Of Pop may be leaving the Kingdom Hall for the Kaaba. Rumors that Michael Jackson may be changing his religion surfaced after his brother, Jermaine Jackson said it is likely that the 48-year old entertainer will convert to Islam. Jermaine said: "I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam."

"When I came back from Mecca I got him a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it's peaceful and beautiful. He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace. He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much."

The recent comments by Jermaine are being taken as breaking news. In reality, Michael's intentions to convert to Islam were reported as far back as November of 2005 in a report released on the website of the Arab-Israeli newspaper, Panorama. The report was based on information elicited from sources in Bahrain. At that time Jackson had officially announced that he had been following the five tenets of Islam and intended to convert to Islam.

Jackson had also announced he was moving to Bahrain and had purchased some real-estate on an artificial island there. Jackson said he intended on moving all his assets and his studio from the U.S. to Bahrain, and had expressed the that he be rid of various legal troubles. His desire was to enjoy the kind of "freedom" he says he does not have in America. The singer said he felt Islam was the closest religion to his personal beliefs.

I would hope that these would not be his personal beliefs. At the time of that same report Jackson was accused of using anti-Semitic language in a phone message to a former business partner. , referring to Jews as leeches. Jackson was heard saying that "they're like leeches...I'm so tired of it...They start out the most popular person in the world, make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything. End up penniless. It is a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose." That would explain a few things. The one thing that could move an ardent Jehovah's Witness to become a Muslim is bad feelings about the Jews.

Michael has been staying in Bahrain as a guest of the royal family. Jermaine Jackson converted to Islam in 1989.

Posted by:tipper

#16
Q: How does Michael Jackson pick his nose?
A: From a catalog.

Posted by: DMFD 2007-02-26 22:48

#15 It's been very sad to see him do this downward spiral

Well, there's downward spirals, and then there's Downward Spirals

Posted by: badanov 2007-02-26 22:32

#14 guess he won't be calling it "jesus juice" any more, eh?

Posted by: Frank G 2007-02-26 21:16

#13 I for one really enjoyed his music and felt that he had some real talent.
It's been very sad to see him do this downward spiral and weirdness over the years. Not to mention all of his plastic surgery,OMG.
I feel bad for the kids in Bahrain. And of course it's all the jews fault.

Posted by: Jan 2007-02-26 19:57

#12 CONTACTMUSIC.com > ISHALLAH > Mikey has indeed converted to Islam - cannnot confirm or deny that he will give up wearing women's clothing while in Yemen.

Posted by: JosephMendiola 2007-02-26 17:57

#11 Michael considered joining back when he thought he was going to prison because he wanted protection. As a Muslim the black Muslims in prison would protect him.

Since he's not going to prison I doubt he'll convert. He'll just live in a pedophile friendly nation.

Posted by: rjschwarz 2007-02-26 15:38

#10 Ah, this reminds me of a NSFW joke, don't know if it will survive translation (though it may probably exist in its english version too) : why has michael jackson named his weiner, weener, whatever you spell it, "Truth"? Because the Truth comes out of the mouth of little children.

Posted by: anonymous5089 2007-02-26 13:44

#9 I can see Michael converting to islam. Both he and mohammed liked little boys--buggers.

Posted by: JohnQC 2007-02-26 12:53

#8 This is a classic case if if the religion fits your vice why not change. He's a freak thats into little boys. Now he can live in a world where children are the sex toys of disturbed adults and women are covered, beaten, burned, murdered, and kept at a safe distance from the men of peace. They are perfect for each other and I wish Islam and Jacko the best! By the way, Jacko was never the king of anything let alone the king of pop!

Posted by: 49 Pan 2007-02-26 12:22

#7 Given his propensity to "bomb out", he would fit right in. What does Allah say about perverts?

Posted by: Captain America 2007-02-26 12:12

#6 Well , may aswell have all the idiots in one basket .. Glad to see the back of him , cos I really cant stand the front .

Posted by: MacNails 2007-02-26 11:27

#5 If the curly slipper fits.

Seriously, this is a perfect fit. Playing "victim" only to enrich himself, sleeping with lil' boyz and girlz, extremely mixed up childhood and family life.

If it's good enough for big Mo, who's Jacko to complain?

Posted by: BA 2007-02-26 10:50

#4 " I told him that it's peaceful and beautiful. "

ROFLMAO JCMTSU

Of course the "freedom" he's looking for is the freedom that allows rich bastards full play of the school yard with no reprecussions. Oh yeah, that and Jew Hatred.

Posted by: AlanC 2007-02-26 10:10

#3 Probably. Wait till he discovers it's a one-way conversion. "Or Else". And yes, they really do mean it.

Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-02-26 09:56

#2 His desire was to enjoy the kind of "freedom" he says he does not have in America.

You mean the one he goes on trial for every couple of years?

Posted by: tu3031 2007-02-26 09:40

#1 Hey Michael, If you've got to screw up, do it BIG.

Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-02-26 09:37

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