Just one more tiny thing, why do I get called out - Wendy also said it was offensive ...
On 27 August 2012 16:42, Lisa Machill <[email protected]> wrote: > Melanie - this is not an offensive discussion. The Catholic and Anglican > churches both had to stop "Bell Practice" and regular chiming as it was > deemed noise pollution and something about forcing religion upon people, I > agree that someone with a megaphone on top of a tower sending out prays is > in the same category. The mosques were told not to use megaphones or sound > systems as a solution to the "Religious Noice Polution". > > Regards, > Lisa > > 021 - 4482266 > www.touchofmadness.co.za > > > > On 27 August 2012 15:49, Melanie Hoffman <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I think these opinions can cause a LOT of trouble. Calling mosques noise >> pollution. Not on. Respect is the word. >> >> >> On 27 August 2012 15:45, Marc Lunau (HOUSES4RENT) <[email protected] >> > wrote: >> >>> I am no Muslim either and have nothing against any religion in >>> principle. >>> >>> However, I find the noise pollution of any kind (Mosques are just one >>> source) outside normal/reasonable day hours equally disturbing, >>> especially if its so regular on top. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 27/08/12 15:26 PM, wendy faull wrote: >>> >>> I am not Muslim and *I* find your post offensive (and embarrassing). >>> I'm not going to engage in trying to enlighten you about Islam in this >>> forum. Apart from anything else, as a non-Muslim, I am a long way from >>> being an expert. However, I think you need to do some research into Islam >>> in order to have a better idea of the what and why of the adhan. It might >>> give you another, less offensive, perspective. >>> >>> (Just to clarify: I live very close to the border with Salt River, so >>> the adhan - from both mosques - is very much a part of my life.) >>> >>> On Sunday, August 26, 2012 7:18:41 AM UTC+2, Chris wrote: >>>> >>>> Last time I checked Observatory isn't in the Middle East, yet it seems >>>> local mosques are increasingly wailing like they think so. >>>> >>>> This morning, again, Sunday 5:55 pm, I was woken by wailing from the >>>> mosque located in Northern Obz, yet I live numerous blocks away. >>>> During Ramadan I was even getting wake up calls in stereo! from a >>>> complimentary mosque which I think is located over in Mowbray. >>>> >>>> Is anyone else losing sleep or distrubed from this noise pollution? >>>> And does anyone know if a mosque has special privelige over any other >>>> entity that creates a noise disturbance, even if it is an auspicious time >>>> on their calendar? Which I assume would be every few hours, 24 hours a day >>>> if they continue having their way. >>>> >>>> This said, I mean no disrespect specifically to Islam and of the Imans >>>> whose vocal talents are invariably on par with the sound of a live cat >>>> being gutted. I'd equally think as little of Celine Dion hopping on the PA >>>> to deprive me of precious sleep... >>>> >>> -- >>> OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>> 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 >>> >>> For all emergencies please dial 10111 >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>> ONW: 082 081 0142, ONW email: [email protected] >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>> >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, >>> send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, >>> send email to [email protected]. 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For more options, visit this > group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnw?hl=en > > > -- Melanie Hoffman Tel: +27-722161416 (Mobile) -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room ---------------------------------------------- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111 ---------------------------------------------- ONW: 082 081 0142, ONW email: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnw?hl=en
