Pray for Paris, Pray for those before, And any that may follow

Because this is really a great time to stomp on some one else's sentiments....

Your comments are extremely rude and insensitive. Why don't you try your own advice and do something meaningful and support his loss rather than belittle him for grieving.
The fact this is even remotely acceptable in your head to respond this way shows a lack of feeling and ability to understand his situation. I would remove my comments from the shame and disgrace this displays about you as a person.

Ah, you're right - it was a bit insensitive. I apologize.
I'm just angry too, y'know? And as far as i'm concerned, religion caused this attack in the first place, so I don't see it as a solution.

Yes religious extremist which are found in EVERY religion. There will always be bad apples, that does not mean you trash the entire barrel. Anger and fear have been used to manipulate people for hundreds of years. Don't be the sheep become the Shepard, and if needed, the wolf.

That's exactly my point. So long as there is religion, ANY religion, there will be religious extremism.

Lack of religion is *NOT* the answer. m

I agree with Seaweed. Getting rid of religion is still not gonna stop these things from happening.

I agree with sekotta on the bad apples part...and I agree with you (to a degree) that if something exists, there will be an extreme form of that said something.

However, I have to disagree with you in that religion was the driving force behind the attack.

From what I see, the attack was motivated by Hypocrisy at its ugliest.

Talking about the religion that's apparently associated with the attack (Islam), the Koran/Qur'an says nothing about committing such actions; in fact, the book forbids it.

ISIS/ISIL committed an attack that was:

1. A sneak attack

2. An aggressive attack

3. An attack on non-combatants

4. A terrorist attack

Those are just a few of the things the attack was, and all of which are condemned to the highest degree by the Koran; ISIS/ISIL essentially believes that they are above their holy book (and in a sense, above Allah, and even their beloved Prophet Mohammed).

These people behind the attacks I don't consider "Muslims"...they're nothing more than heartless monsters using religion as a scapegoat for their narrow-minded views. The same can be said for extremists in other religions (or ANYTHING for that matter): they're immoral and heartless...using whatever they can get their hands on to justify their stance.

If part of their plan is to earn world-wide hatred of a certain race/religion/etc...they're succeeding...unless we can look at the world and separate the good from the bad down to every individual out there. It is hard...but it is not impossible.

You make a good point. I can be quite hard on religion in general, in light of the horrors that have been committed in it's name throughout history - so I hope that's at least understandable.
However, I still disagree for this whole 'Pray for Paris' thing. I believe it's a bad idea for people to rely on prayers to change the world.

Who said that they were relying on prayer alone?

*sigh*

Ive had this EXACT same argument on Twitter TWICE in 24 hours.


You can pray and still do other things to help Paris, like send money or support them in other ways.

One is NOT exclusive to the other. Why do people think its only one or the other?

Many people DO rely on prayer alone, though. I know - i'm surrounded by people IRL who do it constantly - I even used to be one of them once upon a time.
I'm just asking those people who do, to do more.

I would advise reading this article and, possibly, this one too. In the end, the most people who die at the hands of Daesh (you can read here to find out why this name is more appropriate) are Muslims.

Sometimes all a person can do is pray because one's unable to do much more. But if one can do more then one should and not wring ones hands with false sympathy.

You are right - although I am specifically speaking to the kind of people who CAN do more, but do not.
Also, I don't much appreciate that 'false sympathy' dig. I was born and live in a country divided in half (Northern Ireland), with multiple extremist religious, nationalist and separatist groups on either side. I know what it's like to live in fear, and I know what it's like to be on the receiving end of sectarian violence and hatred.

The bit about false sympathy was actually not a dig at you. I agree with you that the people who can do more should but I see a lot of politicians stand around saying how sympathetic they are, but ultimately they do nothing or make policies that only make things worse.

People ARE doing more, haven't you seen the outpouring of emotion and support that the people of Paris have been getting?

I'm at a loss as to why you insist on generalising everything I say despite always being fairly specific in whom I am speaking of.
I'm not talking about everyone who prays, nor everyone in general - only the people who can and should do more, but do not, because they believe god will do everything for them if they just pray.

I'm sorry my question was inappropriate ><
Shouldn't matter XD
Anyway, I hope u feel better and hope all goes well

This is unforgivable! Now that they have taken one of ours, we must act against these terrorists! Furries of the world, UNITE AGAINST THESE EVILDOERS!

Uh...? You're only feeling like doing anything about it once they killed a furry?

One of those casualties.... They will pay.

We stand for Paris, we are not afraid http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18244060/

Sigh: This world keeps going down hill everyday. People need to learn from mistakes and.stop spreading hate this is not a world we want to have with deaths everywhere. We look. Why must the good die young.
Sorry to hear about this loss it is a tragic thing for the people of Paris and Belgium. Sadly I see things getting worse before better. *hugs*

I knew a couple of people who were there, folks I grew up with. I heard back from them on Facebook, but man. I hate how this world, this group, just... why... whats the point of this killing, it proves nothing.

My deepest condolences, we need to eradicate isis from the face of this earth, bring them to justice in accordance of international Law & court, they have shown no mercy for the people, let us do the same, let justice be done even if the heavens fall!

Oh no!
...
We lost one of our own. Possibly the first furry's life that was taken by a terrorist attack. <:(
*sighs*

May the Lord bless France and Paris during this time of darkness.
And may all those involved be brought down with swift and righteous judgement!

So they did get one of us. I'm really sorry to hear that. Whatever comes after this life, may it be kind to Charlotte. Did she have an FA?

My deepest condolences to Charlotte's family. God, I hate Da'esh. Such a sick, disgusting group of terrorists. I'm not even going to call them ISIS, they don't deserve to be referred to in such a pseudo-legitimate term.

It affects our community as a whole, to lose one, even if we werent directly related, or weren't directly a friend. My prayers for those who did know this soul and person and furry and are hurting as a result of the sudden loss and grief. Thank you for who did the artistic touching tribute.

It's crazy to think how even furries can be affected by tragic events like this. We have this fantasy world we live in but too often we find ourselves pulled back into reality. I truly hate that this happened.

For a country that had been toiled by plague, wars, and revolutions, it must hold on.
Stay strong, France and Lebanon. For Charlie Hebdo and for Bataclan.