Queens' Speech

[10ClarionSt]

I missed the Queens' Speech, but in previews of it there was mention of natural disasters. It went on to say how impressive the response had been to the appeals for help. Then confusion. The reporter said that donations had been received from people of all faiths. What did that mean? Why did he say it? It was a fantastic response from people. Why couldn't he just say that? What's faith got to do with it?

[Lonnie]

I never saw the speech, but its possible it was a reference to, I believe it was Sri Lanka, refused donations from the state of Israel, even though they were one of the first to respond, although donations by individual Jews was accepted, because as they were tied in with other nations, and couldn't be recognised as a 'Jewish Donation'

[Lonnie]

Your 100% right, it should have nothing to do with religion, it should make virtually no difference where help comes from, after a disaster of that magnitude, but to be honest, other than what I have said, I can think of no other reason why 'Different Faiths' should be mentioned.

[MrPahoehoe]

Didn't catch the whole speech, but it seemed like the Queen was trying to say something positive about the global reaction to various problems.

You are correct in that: "who is trying to help" shouldn't matter, but the fact that Sri Lanka refused Israeli donations means it clearly is an issue (and an important one: even refusing one small piece of aid would jeapordise the lives of some people!). As such I think its a valid point. But as its the Queen, I would expect people to find problems with it somewhere.