The type of news you will likely never learn from US media

[Dragonfli]

Last edited Sat Aug 23, 2014, 07:09 PM - Edit history (1)

There are Muslims that are concerned with humanitarian aid and who hope for peace above all, in fact, they represent all of those of that faith that I know personally. Yet when big news evidence of such idealism is happening even as I write this, since it does not fit the "evil Arab" narrative, most of you do not likely even know it is happening.

A major undertaking by two cities within Iraq, led by a prominent Iman in cooperation with any and all international humanitarian organizations that will help them, are trying to save as many displaces Christians, Kurds, and other minorities as they can as they flee IS from the death and destruction they are leaving in their wake. I have only included three paragraphs as per standard rules, but I encourage you to read the entire article, and then decide for yourself why even news of this magnitude never touches your TV screens

...Prominent religious guide Sayyed Hussein al-Sadr issued a statement dedicated to the displacement of Christians from Mosul, affirming their “national belonging to Iraq.”

“They are our brothers in the country and in humanity, and have equal rights with all Iraqis,” Sadr noted in the statement.

Karbala preacher and Sayyed Ali Sistani’s spokesman, Ahmed al-Safi, denounced in his last sermon the “recent attacks on Iraqi minorities,” saying, “Tens of thousands of Turkmens, Shabak, Christians and other minorities are now living under harsh circumstances due to displacement from their areas, after terrorists took over their cities in Ninevah and other regions. The efforts exerted to look after them and alleviate their suffering are still subpar.”

On Aug. 3, the Najaf provincial council announced “its complete readiness to receive displaced Christian families who have left their villages and homes in Mosul.” The council affirmed that “appropriate housing will be provided. Also, the Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf and Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Karbala are ready to host Christian families, and indeed competent committees are being formed in the two holy cities.”...

Read more: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/08/christians-displaced-support-by-najaf.html##ixzz3BFqZJiYd

[annabanana]

1. Doesn't fit the narrative

desired by arms dealers and their pals.

[99th_Monkey]

2. Not only that

but there are also MANY Israelis who detest Israel's genocidal actions in Gaza. They are being jailed for protesting, last I heard. Plus, there is a sect of very conservative Jews who sharply disagree with Israel's policies regarding Gaza and the ME in general.

One would think that these two groups, might just start hanging out and brainstorming what might be possible in terms of forging a lasting peace in the ME. <-- which I sadly suspect that Obama would fight tooth and nail.

[Dragonfli]

3. Oh, you are quite correct regarding Israeli opinions and actions that do not "fit the narrative"

I have no money for cable or TV and so I tend to get my news from the internet (as well as my entertainment), most US news sites have very little news and a very scripted narrative and box of acceptable "opinions" that they sell. So I am well aware of what is written in the actual places our talking heads pretend to understand in order to sell their scripted products.

I could see such groups brainstorming for peace, In the area around Karbala for instance, the Shia there have always been inclusive and caring of other religions and peoples, seeing them as brothers in humanity if not in worship, they are sort of the "anti-Wasabi" branch of Arab thought that is represented by by IS and the house of Saud. Similarly, Liberal Israelis commonly publish criticism of their neocons that would get one banned from DU and American society in general and also write of peace and humanitarianism.

The dogs of war will never allow it of course, but such groups could, and would also be inclined to, work to forge peace.

[99th_Monkey]

7. May it be so, ASAP. ~nt

[Uncle Joe]

4. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Dragonfli.

[Dragonfli]

6. Your welcome, I felt someone should post news of the endeavor

Over a month ago, a friend of mine originally from Karbala told me that he had learned there were displaced Christians living in the street, and so him being him, he made a call and directed one of his relatives to open up the family home that had been closed since their fathers passing so that they could have somewhere to stay.

A few weeks later he told me the religious leader in his home town was asking all of the faith to open their homes and feed those in need, apparently they even opened the two holiest shrines in their branch of Islam to those in need.

Realizing after a time that their appeared to be no news of this kindness in evidence here in the US, I decided today to look for a link to the news, I did not find one from the New York Times, so, I had to make do.

[The Magistrate]

5. Very Pleased To See The Comment From Ay. al'Sistani's Spokesman, Sir

That gentleman has impressed me very favorably over the last decade, which takes some doing for a senior cleric of just about any religion....

[Dragonfli]

9. I haven't really been following his statements as long as you have

I have heard second hand however from a friend originally from Karbala that he is well loved and respected for his views and leadership.

He appears to be an inspiring figure for those within a sect that, based on answers to questions I have asked, appear to follow the ethical and humanitarian teachings of the prophet Ali (a post Mohammad prophet),

The down side to this of course is that they are hated for their views by some sects that are strong in Saudi Arabia and are found most notably within IS (that I have been told by the same source is funded by Saudis that love bloodshed yet have others do their killing while counting their money).

Needless to day Sir, all of this is hearsay from one perspective, yet I can vouch for the character and peace loving nature of the one that has told me these things having known him for over ten years and having witnessed his rather admirable behavior towards those in need and his apparent inability to purposefully wish or cause harm to others.

Like you, I am very seldom impressed by any religious leader, no matter the brand, but by all appearances al'Sistani as a man at least, appears to do more good than harm.

[The Magistrate]

10. He Is Pretty Much 'Pope' Of Shia Iraq, Sir

And his leadership has been extremely sound in the wake of the U.S. invasion. I do not refer to his religious views, and have no idea if he stands more towards a progressive or conservative view in that regard. But his charting of political course in this period has consistently served to mitigate harm and violence, and he clearly has the power to have influenced events in other directions, which often were quite popular. He deserves a great deal of credit and respect for this.

[defacto7]

8. K & R

It's so good to hear the broader story, not just the thinly focused, sensational media. My personal experience with Middle Eastern relief for war torn families finds more benevolence among Muslims toward all faiths than our US media portrays. Ugly is found in all ideologies and if that is what you want to find, that is what the media will feed you.