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   From: hayesmstw@hotmail.com   
      
   On Sat, 14 Apr 2007 01:31:59 +0200, "Öjevind Lång"    
   wrote:   
      
   >> I *have* studied Islam, for more than a bit- and unless you're equipped   
   >> with a shovel and a large quantity of sand, Osama is squarely in the   
   >> mainstream.  The notions that jihad is not meant literally, or that   
   >> peaceful coexistence with us kaffiri is permitted, are 'liberal'   
   >> rationalisations rejected by most Islamic authorities;   
      
   So does that make Osama an orc or a Calormene?   
      
   Or both at the same time?   
      
      
      
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