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Qualified Speaker or proper Charlie ?
“Prince Charles yesterday urged the world to follow Islamic 'spiritual principles' in order to protect the environment.
In an hour-long speech, the heir to the throne argued that man's destruction of the world was contrary to the scriptures of all religions - but particularly those of Islam. He said the current 'division' between man and nature had been caused not just by industrialisation, but also by our attitude to the environment - which goes against the grain of 'sacred traditions'.
Charles, who is a practising Christian and will become the head of the Church of England when he succeeds to the throne, spoke in depth about his own study of the Koran which, he said, tells its followers that there is 'no separation between man and nature' and says we must always live within our environment's limits. The prince was speaking to an audience of scholars at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies - which attempts to encourage a better understanding of the culture and civilisation of the religion.”
Does this man bring profound enlightenment to us all with his riveting pronouncements ?
Or
Like his Mum, in his royal job should he have to keep his gob permanently shut, where his unqualified personal views are concerned ?
In an hour-long speech, the heir to the throne argued that man's destruction of the world was contrary to the scriptures of all religions - but particularly those of Islam. He said the current 'division' between man and nature had been caused not just by industrialisation, but also by our attitude to the environment - which goes against the grain of 'sacred traditions'.
Charles, who is a practising Christian and will become the head of the Church of England when he succeeds to the throne, spoke in depth about his own study of the Koran which, he said, tells its followers that there is 'no separation between man and nature' and says we must always live within our environment's limits. The prince was speaking to an audience of scholars at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies - which attempts to encourage a better understanding of the culture and civilisation of the religion.”
Does this man bring profound enlightenment to us all with his riveting pronouncements ?
Or
Like his Mum, in his royal job should he have to keep his gob permanently shut, where his unqualified personal views are concerned ?
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Whilst clearly (and inexplicably) a great ambassador for Islam, he contradicts himself somewhat in extolling the dubious virtues of what he sees as that religion's supposed intrinsic understanding of nature. At one point in his speech, he says that the increase in world population is detrimental to the natural world, but since Islam's adherents are among the worst offenders it's abundantly clear that he hasn't really thought this through.
In his seemingly unswerving praise he speaks of Islam's 'noble heritage', but that, in my opinion, is something that, along with its dignity, Islam has in recent years voluntarily abandoned. Whilst his emphasis on the benefits of looking to the past and to the spiritual could possibly be seen in some ways as commendable, his clear admiration for religion and the ancient superstitions surrounding it do absolutely nothing to promote progress. In fact quite the reverse. Organised religion is the biggest threat not only to the free intellect and to the self-respect of every human being on this planet, but to the survival of this planet itself. These are the idealistic words of an unqualified and greatly privileged man who is purposefully and continually cosseted from the real world - so yes, I think he probably should keep 'mum'.
Incidentally, on his accession to the throne he intends to become 'Defender of Faith' rather than 'Defender of the Faith'.
For anyone who's interested, here's his speech.
http://www.princeofwa...he_env_252516346.html
In his seemingly unswerving praise he speaks of Islam's 'noble heritage', but that, in my opinion, is something that, along with its dignity, Islam has in recent years voluntarily abandoned. Whilst his emphasis on the benefits of looking to the past and to the spiritual could possibly be seen in some ways as commendable, his clear admiration for religion and the ancient superstitions surrounding it do absolutely nothing to promote progress. In fact quite the reverse. Organised religion is the biggest threat not only to the free intellect and to the self-respect of every human being on this planet, but to the survival of this planet itself. These are the idealistic words of an unqualified and greatly privileged man who is purposefully and continually cosseted from the real world - so yes, I think he probably should keep 'mum'.
Incidentally, on his accession to the throne he intends to become 'Defender of Faith' rather than 'Defender of the Faith'.
For anyone who's interested, here's his speech.
http://www.princeofwa...he_env_252516346.html
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