Somalia bans Christmas celebrations

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Yaw Mensah 10 years ago

Having come this far, it such a shame for a government to even dedicate government resource for such cause. I hope they get the constructive freedom they deserve in future. Wow to the all Sheikhs

Having come this far, it such a shame for a government to even dedicate government resource for such cause. I hope they get the constructive freedom they deserve in future. Wow to the all Sheikhs
T'di boy 10 years ago

Rawlings, the special envoy to Somalia has failed gargantually if after all his effort we now have the moslem taliban terrorists ruling Somalia.

Rawlings, the special envoy to Somalia has failed gargantually if after all his effort we now have the moslem taliban terrorists ruling Somalia.
Ayatolla Kunomami 10 years ago

JJ,KK,TT and K4 plus Kofi Annan cannot save Somalis and Muslims.
They have been like this since that pedophile Muhammad ascended unto earth.

JJ,KK,TT and K4 plus Kofi Annan cannot save Somalis and Muslims.
They have been like this since that pedophile Muhammad ascended unto earth.
william 10 years ago

THE LEADERS MAY BE BEYOND REDEMPTION BUT GOD WILL NOT ABANDON SOMALIA! THIS MAY BE LEADERSHIP WITHOUT A VISION OR THEY HAVE SECURITY CONCERNS AND RESPOND IN SUCH A NARROW WAY!

THE LEADERS MAY BE BEYOND REDEMPTION BUT GOD WILL NOT ABANDON SOMALIA! THIS MAY BE LEADERSHIP WITHOUT A VISION OR THEY HAVE SECURITY CONCERNS AND RESPOND IN SUCH A NARROW WAY!
zorro 10 years ago

Should Ghana also ban ramanda and muslim festivities??????

Should Ghana also ban ramanda and muslim festivities??????
DAN 10 years ago

MUSLIM HOLIDAYS ARE NO HOLIDAYS IN AMERICA..IF YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE THOSE DAYS IN USA YOU TAKE VACATION FROM WORK..MOST USA CALENDARS ONLY MENTION. CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH HOLIDAYS

MUSLIM HOLIDAYS ARE NO HOLIDAYS IN AMERICA..IF YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE THOSE DAYS IN USA YOU TAKE VACATION FROM WORK..MOST USA CALENDARS ONLY MENTION. CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH HOLIDAYS
victor hayford 10 years ago

What about other religious celebrations...If it is impossible to recognise others beliefs where logical and accept them, why then why do we accept gay and other extremism ideologies. WE ALL LIVE AND DIE and we should embrace ...
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What about other religious celebrations...If it is impossible to recognise others beliefs where logical and accept them, why then why do we accept gay and other extremism ideologies. WE ALL LIVE AND DIE and we should embrace all to unite and not divide the world. Everybody is entitled to live and die within the realms of universal law and doctrine.
OZA 10 years ago

This ban marks the beginning of THE END of this poor country. If the government thinks banning Christian activities will help his country,then I am sorry for them. And by the way the airwave that he used to make his announcem ...
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This ban marks the beginning of THE END of this poor country. If the government thinks banning Christian activities will help his country,then I am sorry for them. And by the way the airwave that he used to make his announcement was invented by Christians, including the car he rides in, the television etc.
Marina 10 years ago

The majority in the USA are Christians, but they do not forbid Moslems to worship. Do you want the USA to be an Islamic country with Sharia law ?

The majority in the USA are Christians, but they do not forbid Moslems to worship. Do you want the USA to be an Islamic country with Sharia law ?
Obed Adore 10 years ago

Dan, you may have missed the point. The ban was not about a "holiday"; rather, a wholesale ban... Christians can still manage to celebrate their religious festival without necessarily having a holiday.. They could celebrate a ...
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Dan, you may have missed the point. The ban was not about a "holiday"; rather, a wholesale ban... Christians can still manage to celebrate their religious festival without necessarily having a holiday.. They could celebrate after work,, why ban the fundamental religious rights of Christians?
The West would have to re-think their whole strategy and their human, financial and material investment in the so-called SOMALILAND.. It's simply a big fat shame!
faruk 10 years ago

pls learn to comment without provocation.by the way ghana cannot try it for seconds.

pls learn to comment without provocation.by the way ghana cannot try it for seconds.
william 10 years ago

What has Ghana to with a struggling nation-state? THEY WILL RATHER LEARN FROM OUR RICH EXPERIENCE!

What has Ghana to with a struggling nation-state? THEY WILL RATHER LEARN FROM OUR RICH EXPERIENCE!
ILA 10 years ago

what do you think,do you think Ghana is the religion of your father??????you are really stupid

what do you think,do you think Ghana is the religion of your father??????you are really stupid
DAN 10 years ago

HOW DO YOU THINK THE PIRATES WORKED THE COASTAL AREAS DUE TO NO GOV.

HOW DO YOU THINK THE PIRATES WORKED THE COASTAL AREAS DUE TO NO GOV.
william K 10 years ago

I also believe, as soon as I read the story, that SECURITY CONCERNS may be the main issue, as this Government is very pro-Western and quite secular.

It looks like the jihadists have won, but I think the Government is just ...
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I also believe, as soon as I read the story, that SECURITY CONCERNS may be the main issue, as this Government is very pro-Western and quite secular.

It looks like the jihadists have won, but I think the Government is just being cautious without being explicit about it.
TAMBRO 10 years ago

AYATOLLA,YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT.MAY GOD FORGIVE YOU IF YOU ARE REALLY INSULTING OUR WHOLY PROPHET MOHAMMED PEACE BE UPON HIM.

AYATOLLA,YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT.MAY GOD FORGIVE YOU IF YOU ARE REALLY INSULTING OUR WHOLY PROPHET MOHAMMED PEACE BE UPON HIM.
Insalah 10 years ago

Do not use the prophets main loosely and threatining people. That is HARAM

Do not use the prophets main loosely and threatining people. That is HARAM
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

I didn't know Apostle Rawlings was to have established a Christian Somali nation and invited the pope to the ceremonies.

I didn't know Apostle Rawlings was to have established a Christian Somali nation and invited the pope to the ceremonies.
Frank 10 years ago

So is this what we sent Rawlings to achieve? To establish a terrorist nation in Africa?

So is this what we sent Rawlings to achieve? To establish a terrorist nation in Africa?
wise man 10 years ago

Now is the time for JJ to act in favour of the UN who has appointed him as a special envoy. Lawless country SO MARIA

Now is the time for JJ to act in favour of the UN who has appointed him as a special envoy. Lawless country SO MARIA
yamaha 10 years ago

worse happen in angola,somalia is better.compare banning a whole religion in angola.

worse happen in angola,somalia is better.compare banning a whole religion in angola.
yao 10 years ago

a fake celebration. do you think there is an event like christmas that happened a long time ago? did the lord himself celebrate it? when was the first time christmas was celebrated and who caused it to be celebrated? google i ...
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a fake celebration. do you think there is an event like christmas that happened a long time ago? did the lord himself celebrate it? when was the first time christmas was celebrated and who caused it to be celebrated? google it to find out.
PHILTY McNASTY 10 years ago

This stupid order is not coming from the Al-Shebab fundamentalist group, which will not be as shocking but the regular government for whom many African countries and Africans, many of whom are Christians and western countrie ...
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This stupid order is not coming from the Al-Shebab fundamentalist group, which will not be as shocking but the regular government for whom many African countries and Africans, many of whom are Christians and western countries are shedding blood and treasury to keep in power.

The idiocy is that the same Somalis and other Muslims will come to your country or the west and insist their religious freedom should be respected. They will want to celebrate their Eids and asked to be allowed to wear the table-clothe or hijab that covers them from head to toe. What a bunch of rag-heads.
Ayatolla Kunomami 10 years ago

It is stupid for any government, especially a NON-MUSLIM one to send peacekeepers to help sustain an islamic government. Let them duke it out and whoever wins, wins. Shedding Christian blood so a muslim government survives is ...
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It is stupid for any government, especially a NON-MUSLIM one to send peacekeepers to help sustain an islamic government. Let them duke it out and whoever wins, wins. Shedding Christian blood so a muslim government survives is stupid. Muslim governments have shown over and over that they will not protect other rights so why should non-muslims go die for them.
Nii Aryeetey 10 years ago

THROUGHOUT HISTORY WHEN YOU GIVE RELIGIOUS LEADERS POWER, THEY TRY TO ENTRENCH THIER RELIGION AND DISCOURAGE OTHERS. BE IT ISLAM, CHRISTIANITY OR HINDUSIM,

CHRISTIAN LEADRS WOULD DO THE SAME IF THEY HAD THE POLITICAL POWER ...
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THROUGHOUT HISTORY WHEN YOU GIVE RELIGIOUS LEADERS POWER, THEY TRY TO ENTRENCH THIER RELIGION AND DISCOURAGE OTHERS. BE IT ISLAM, CHRISTIANITY OR HINDUSIM,

CHRISTIAN LEADRS WOULD DO THE SAME IF THEY HAD THE POLITICAL POWER.
To All FREE COUNTRIES 10 years ago

Where in your lifetime have you heard of any Christian leader or majority-Christian country banning the celebration of Muslim festivals or religious holidays?

These Muslim countries must be told that banning the celebratio ...
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Where in your lifetime have you heard of any Christian leader or majority-Christian country banning the celebration of Muslim festivals or religious holidays?

These Muslim countries must be told that banning the celebration of Christmas, Easter or Christianity in general will bear punishing consequences, short of military invasion.

A typical Westerner, Japanese and Russian (today) allows all to worship freely, and yet can't live in Somalia, Saudi, and all that jazz and worship freely?
Nonsense.

Tell the Somali Government Western aid and all the peacekeeping forces will be withdrawn unless they allow EASTER to be celebrated in 2014!

This is a better cause than threatening us with sanctions unless we allow fucking HOMOSEXUALITY.
zaid 10 years ago

there is no any christian nation in the world and no chrtian leader in the world

there is no any christian nation in the world and no chrtian leader in the world
Insalah 10 years ago

Spell check !

Spell check !
NANA BONSU 10 years ago

I think Mozambique or Angola just banned Islam. Very unfortunate!!!

I think Mozambique or Angola just banned Islam. Very unfortunate!!!
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

That's right. Haven't you read about a muslim lady cashier in a departmental store in Britain who refused to receive a client who wanted to buy a bottle of Whisky? She refused because "her religion prohibits her handling alco ...
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That's right. Haven't you read about a muslim lady cashier in a departmental store in Britain who refused to receive a client who wanted to buy a bottle of Whisky? She refused because "her religion prohibits her handling alcohol", and her manager also gave her the go-ahead to behave that way.

Unless there is complete boycott of this crazy people by Christians (An act forbidden by the Christianity since we must love our enemies) muslims will continue forever their bully with violence.

Most of us are frustrated that the world refuses to see muslims' behavior against Christians everywhere. Central African Republic is edging into chaos because muslims from the north ran over the Christian-led government and installed a muslim, meanwhile, the country is 85 percent Christian.

I hope some crazy guy would not wake up one day in Ghana and think about foisting islam on Ghanaians through menace.
BBC STAFF IN GHANA 10 years ago

THERE IS A VILLAGE CALLED NYINASIN ON THE CAPE COAST JUKWA ROAD. IT A TYPICAL MUSLIM VILLAGE THEY SELL AKPETESHIE THERE WHICH THE CONSIGNMENT DOES NOT STAY FOR THREE DAYS. ASK WHO DRINK IT?

THERE IS A VILLAGE CALLED NYINASIN ON THE CAPE COAST JUKWA ROAD. IT A TYPICAL MUSLIM VILLAGE THEY SELL AKPETESHIE THERE WHICH THE CONSIGNMENT DOES NOT STAY FOR THREE DAYS. ASK WHO DRINK IT?
CARDINAL 10 years ago

You are my kind of guy. Too intelligent for most of the rag-heads in this forum. Now we have all these Somalians roaming around with their "doodoo" beliefs.

You are my kind of guy. Too intelligent for most of the rag-heads in this forum. Now we have all these Somalians roaming around with their "doodoo" beliefs.
delia 10 years ago

Be careful. It's stupid for such a broad statement.

Be careful. It's stupid for such a broad statement.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

MOHAMMED DID NOT RISE FROM THE DEAD AS JESUS DID.THEY ARE WAITING FOR HIM TO COME WITH THE THREE WISE MEN OF KIDNAPPING,PIRACY AND TERRORISM ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

MOHAMMED DID NOT RISE FROM THE DEAD AS JESUS DID.THEY ARE WAITING FOR HIM TO COME WITH THE THREE WISE MEN OF KIDNAPPING,PIRACY AND TERRORISM ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
MUSLIM 10 years ago

WITH ALL YOUR GRAMMAR AND HATRED FOR ISLAM YOUR NOISE AND OTHERS LIKE YOU ENDS AT YOUR DOORSTEP. WE HAVE THE POWER AND IN ISLAM IS THE SOLUTION TO HUMANITY, AND IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE AN EQUIVALENT OR ANY INFLUENCE WITH YOUR ...
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WITH ALL YOUR GRAMMAR AND HATRED FOR ISLAM YOUR NOISE AND OTHERS LIKE YOU ENDS AT YOUR DOORSTEP. WE HAVE THE POWER AND IN ISLAM IS THE SOLUTION TO HUMANITY, AND IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE AN EQUIVALENT OR ANY INFLUENCE WITH YOUR MASTERS(THE WEST), COME AND UP LIFT THE BAN IN OUR DEAR COUNTRY SOMALIA. LONG LIVE THE BROTHERHOOD. LONG AND FOREVER WOULD ISLAM REMAIN THE ONLY TRUTH FAITH IN THE SIDE ALLAH.
Marina 10 years ago

Another dangerous fanatic hateful moslem ! No one hates Islam if you stop your ignorant behavior terrorizing people of other faiths. You are allowed to worship all of the world and return that generosity by hate. Shame on you ...
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Another dangerous fanatic hateful moslem ! No one hates Islam if you stop your ignorant behavior terrorizing people of other faiths. You are allowed to worship all of the world and return that generosity by hate. Shame on you !
zaid 10 years ago

yes we hate christians!
prevent them from selling alchohols in muslem cmmunities.period

yes we hate christians!
prevent them from selling alchohols in muslem cmmunities.period
Insalah 10 years ago

You are displaying your ignorance. Learn to spell !

You are displaying your ignorance. Learn to spell !
NANA BONSU 10 years ago

Deep seated inferiority complex!!!!!!!

Deep seated inferiority complex!!!!!!!
core 10 years ago

Shut the fuck up then why do you want somebody to respect your bitch ass religion? You dont want nobody to exercise their religion...MOTHERFUCKER look at Somalia now shitty bitches

Shut the fuck up then why do you want somebody to respect your bitch ass religion? You dont want nobody to exercise their religion...MOTHERFUCKER look at Somalia now shitty bitches
alissymoses 10 years ago

What is going in the world people open your eyes to see open your ayes to os all about
Power ...people's make their own but we need to love each other together as the children of ADAM..remember in the Bible and Quran the al ...
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What is going in the world people open your eyes to see open your ayes to os all about
Power ...people's make their own but we need to love each other together as the children of ADAM..remember in the Bible and Quran the almighty God will Ask a question to the children of ADAM this we have to known before the question ask
DAN 10 years ago

WE WILL KILL YOU TERRORIST EVERY DAY,,YOU WILL LOOK IN SKIN AND THE USA WILL DROP BOMB ON YOUR HEAD, WETHER IN NIGERIA,SYRIA..ALLAH=SATAN...HE FUCKER UNDERAGE LITTLE GIRLS!

WE WILL KILL YOU TERRORIST EVERY DAY,,YOU WILL LOOK IN SKIN AND THE USA WILL DROP BOMB ON YOUR HEAD, WETHER IN NIGERIA,SYRIA..ALLAH=SATAN...HE FUCKER UNDERAGE LITTLE GIRLS!
Jesus is Lord 10 years ago

Satan feels uneasy where Christ is mentioned.The fact that "some people" feel uneasy about CHRISTmas means that Christians have got it right. What is important is selling Christ by all means possible in the hope that some may ...
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Satan feels uneasy where Christ is mentioned.The fact that "some people" feel uneasy about CHRISTmas means that Christians have got it right. What is important is selling Christ by all means possible in the hope that some may be saved (1 Cor.9:20). In fact, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing (1 Cor.1:18). Thank God, our Christ won us, including Paul, with the power of the Spirit and not the power of the sword, and like the Son of God that he is, appointed Peter to succeed him in an orderly manner. For God is a God of order. A true Christian will wish every day to be a Christmas and let the devil hang himself. Incomparable Christ!!!
Jesus is Lord 10 years ago

Satan feels uneasy where Christ is mentioned. The fact that "some people" feel uneasy about CHRISTmas shows that Christians have got it right. What is important is selling Christ by all means possible in the hope that some ma ...
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Satan feels uneasy where Christ is mentioned. The fact that "some people" feel uneasy about CHRISTmas shows that Christians have got it right. What is important is selling Christ by all means possible in the hope that some may be saved (1Cor.9:20). A person who really loves God will come out of his box to embrace Christmas. God does not light a lamp and put it under a bed. It must shine everywhere, everyday and by all means possible. Different people are won over by different means. But first be sure you really love your God. God who is a God of the Spirit knows the motives and intentions behind Christmas, he knows those who are striving on his behalf through his Holy Son whom he is selling to us for our salvation. The Son is way, the truth, and the life. No one goes to the Father but through him.
....... 10 years ago

ANYBODY WHO CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS IS A DEVIL WORSHIPER.LET THEM PROVE THAT CHRIST TOLD THEM TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS.MUSLIN, THEY ARE BLIND MEN LEADING BLIND PEOPLE. MORDERN CHRISTAINS ARE LAZY THEY DON'T WANT TO READ/STUDY THEI ...
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ANYBODY WHO CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS IS A DEVIL WORSHIPER.LET THEM PROVE THAT CHRIST TOLD THEM TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS.MUSLIN, THEY ARE BLIND MEN LEADING BLIND PEOPLE. MORDERN CHRISTAINS ARE LAZY THEY DON'T WANT TO READ/STUDY THEIR HOLY BOOK JUST ACCEPTING FABLES/TALES.
DAN 10 years ago

MAKE THEM STAY IN THEIR COUNTRYS AND SUFFER..yOU CORRECT..LOTS OF TERRORIST ARE YOUNG PEOPLE BROUGHT TO USA AT YOUNG AGE..THEY SHOULD BEEN DEPORTED JUST LIKE MEXICANS BACK TO SOMILIA,SAUDI ARABIA AND OTHER MUSLIM COUNTRYS

MAKE THEM STAY IN THEIR COUNTRYS AND SUFFER..yOU CORRECT..LOTS OF TERRORIST ARE YOUNG PEOPLE BROUGHT TO USA AT YOUNG AGE..THEY SHOULD BEEN DEPORTED JUST LIKE MEXICANS BACK TO SOMILIA,SAUDI ARABIA AND OTHER MUSLIM COUNTRYS
Mari Dzata 10 years ago

They also think they are something special, or a special people living in out space. These people are not till today fed up with the wars and killings in their society. Instead of joining hands to work feed the poor wretched ...
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They also think they are something special, or a special people living in out space. These people are not till today fed up with the wars and killings in their society. Instead of joining hands to work feed the poor wretched of their world they come out with more of the same nonsense in another Sleeping Suit! If that is supposed to be the gravy train while the killings in the past several years.
.MR WISE 10 years ago

Somaliais right.Jesus was not born on
the christmas eve.Christmas was wooed
into thesystem by the pagan Roman.There is nothing like Xtian birth day in the
bible.

Somaliais right.Jesus was not born on
the christmas eve.Christmas was wooed
into thesystem by the pagan Roman.There is nothing like Xtian birth day in the
bible.
Ayatolla Kunomami 10 years ago

The World cup is not in the bible or quran so we shouldn't go to Brazil abi?

Living in the same country with fools like you is soooo regrettable.

The World cup is not in the bible or quran so we shouldn't go to Brazil abi?

Living in the same country with fools like you is soooo regrettable.
Light 10 years ago

MR. AYATOLLA WE ARE TALKING ABOUT GOD SERVICE AND WORLD CUP IS NOT A GOD SERVICE

MR. AYATOLLA WE ARE TALKING ABOUT GOD SERVICE AND WORLD CUP IS NOT A GOD SERVICE
OZA 10 years ago

Foolish MR WISE, can't you read to understand? Where did you go to school? Did you ever learn "reading comprehension"? The Somali government did not ban Chrstmas because it is unscriptural. They did it out of ignorance and ha ...
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Foolish MR WISE, can't you read to understand? Where did you go to school? Did you ever learn "reading comprehension"? The Somali government did not ban Chrstmas because it is unscriptural. They did it out of ignorance and hate for Christianity. It was not just about Christmas.
....... 10 years ago

NO THE SOMALIANS FOUND OUT THAT XMAS IS PAGAN HOLIDAY STARTED BY CULT ROMAN CATHOLIC.SOMALIANS SAID THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO PAGANISM. IF YOU WILL WORSHIP SUN GOD WHOSE BIRTH DAY WAS 25TH DECEMBER IS UP TO U. AND YOU'RE BOUND ...
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NO THE SOMALIANS FOUND OUT THAT XMAS IS PAGAN HOLIDAY STARTED BY CULT ROMAN CATHOLIC.SOMALIANS SAID THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO PAGANISM. IF YOU WILL WORSHIP SUN GOD WHOSE BIRTH DAY WAS 25TH DECEMBER IS UP TO U. AND YOU'RE BOUND TO HELL.GAL 4:4-11.
JH New York 10 years ago

Whether or not,what benefits do they derived
from that suppression !.
Does that order add to their membership or
decreased the suffering of the people !

Whether or not,what benefits do they derived
from that suppression !.
Does that order add to their membership or
decreased the suffering of the people !
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

Mr. Ignorant don’t display your lack of wisdom here.

There has been no occasion in the life of Christians has it ever been established, admitted, affirmed or confirmed Christmas is an act of faith or a dogmatic belief. ...
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Mr. Ignorant don’t display your lack of wisdom here.

There has been no occasion in the life of Christians has it ever been established, admitted, affirmed or confirmed Christmas is an act of faith or a dogmatic belief. It is an old tradition that helps to put a perspective to Christ's birth!

Jesus Christ who embarked on preaching and healing crusades didn't advocate or call for Churches springing after his death. Churches were created in his honor as instrument to enforce his doctrines about love and unity and spiritual approach to God. Taking the season's most important occasion literally just kind of takes away the substance from it, and that's misunderstanding why festivities are created in the first place.

Even old or orthodox Christian faiths don't have any complexes in admitting 25th December is an arbitrary choice based on when Jesus was supposed to have been born following certain traditions and signs prevalent at the time. But that has nothing to do with the mystery and power of faith that gives certain people peace and perspective and meaning to their life.

Nobody's worshiping Christmas. In a very mutable and troubled world where peace continues to elude even the most peaceful mortals don’t you agree Somalians need festivities like Christmas to sooth their lost souls?

Sometimes, it pays to look around and think outside one’s grey matter.
BBC STAFF IN GHANA 10 years ago

I NAMED MY SON HANDSOME BUT HE GREW TO BE EXTRA UGLY. SO YOU ARE.

I NAMED MY SON HANDSOME BUT HE GREW TO BE EXTRA UGLY. SO YOU ARE.
Joe 10 years ago

THERE IS NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE THAT SAYS WE SHOULD CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS. MOREOVER JESUS WAS NOT BORN ON THAT DAY. YOU GUYS SHOULD RATHER DO SOME RESEARCH WORK AND STOP THESE UNNECESSARY ARGUMENTS.WE MUST WELCOME EVERY ...
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THERE IS NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE THAT SAYS WE SHOULD CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS. MOREOVER JESUS WAS NOT BORN ON THAT DAY. YOU GUYS SHOULD RATHER DO SOME RESEARCH WORK AND STOP THESE UNNECESSARY ARGUMENTS.WE MUST WELCOME EVERY CRITICISM, RESEARCH INTO IT SO WE CAN LEARN AND GROW EVENTUALLY.
GOD'S HAND IS NOT ON CHRISTMAS THAT IS WHY WE HAVE INCREASED ACCIDENTS AND VIOLENCE DURING THAT PERIOD. IT IS THE DEVIL'S MAKING TO WIN MORE SOULS INTO DESTRUCTION
Kofi 10 years ago

So since when did it become the duty of an Islamic government to enforce what is in the Bible? Whether it is in the Bible or not, the Christians should be able to celebrate whatever they want. I'm even surprised you believe i ...
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So since when did it become the duty of an Islamic government to enforce what is in the Bible? Whether it is in the Bible or not, the Christians should be able to celebrate whatever they want. I'm even surprised you believe in God and devil.
core 10 years ago

Whether Jesus rose or not its THEIR RELIGION bitch...Mohammed be fucking lil kids pedophile ass motherfucker...Somalians wants to exercise their religion outside somalia not just the all da Moslem countries bitch u dont want ...
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Whether Jesus rose or not its THEIR RELIGION bitch...Mohammed be fucking lil kids pedophile ass motherfucker...Somalians wants to exercise their religion outside somalia not just the all da Moslem countries bitch u dont want anybody to exercise their religion in your country. Hypocrites
DAN 10 years ago

HOW DO YOU KNOW WETHER HE WAS OR NOT? WETHER IT WAS THE IDEA OF CARD COMPANY OR CHURCHS..YOUR A IDIOT!

HOW DO YOU KNOW WETHER HE WAS OR NOT? WETHER IT WAS THE IDEA OF CARD COMPANY OR CHURCHS..YOUR A IDIOT!
core 10 years ago

motherfucker who's more idiot bitch...they want to force their on people. They want to fucken practice their religion in different countries but God damn it if somebody practice their religion at their backyard. You hypocrite ...
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motherfucker who's more idiot bitch...they want to force their on people. They want to fucken practice their religion in different countries but God damn it if somebody practice their religion at their backyard. You hypocrite ass motherfucker...they built a mosque in America but will they let u build a church at their backyard? kwasia, people have seen the light and we are not gon tolerate this nonsense idiot motherfucker
ABU 10 years ago

This is one result of intolerance and naivety.

This is one result of intolerance and naivety.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

There were three couples, one elderly, one middle aged, and one newlywed, that wanted to join a church. So the minister tells them that in order to be members they must abstain from sex for two whole weeks. After two weeks, t ...
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There were three couples, one elderly, one middle aged, and one newlywed, that wanted to join a church. So the minister tells them that in order to be members they must abstain from sex for two whole weeks. After two weeks, the minister asks the elderly couple if they had abstained.
"Yes, no problem!" So the minister welcomes them to the church. Then he asks the middle aged couple the same question
"Well, after one week, the husband had to sleep on the couch, but we made it!" So the minister welcomes them to the church. Then the minister asks the newlywed couple if they had abstained from sex for two weeks.
"We were unable to abstain. On the third day, my wife dropped a can of sardines and when she bent over to pick it up, LUST and PASSION overcame me!"
"I'm sorry," the minister says, "but you are both banned from this church!"
"That's okay," says the husband, "We were banned from the shop supermarket, too."

THIS HYPOCRITE WILL CELEBRATE DAYS OF PIRATES,KIDNAPPING AND TERRORISM BUT THEY WILL NOT CELEBRATE JESUS CHRIST BIRTH?
MAYBE THEY ARE WAITING FOR MOHAMMED TO RISE ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
yamaha 10 years ago

I never knew u are f****king ass hole fucker!!!!!!

I never knew u are f****king ass hole fucker!!!!!!
NAT 10 years ago

NO DOUBT,THEY ARE ALWAYS STARVING AND THERE IS DROUGHT THERE,IF ALL OTHER CHRISTIAN COUNTRY'S SHOULD BAN THE CELEBRATION OF ISLAMIC FESTIVITIES,WHAT WILL HAPPEN.THEY ARE SICK THEIR GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE.

NO DOUBT,THEY ARE ALWAYS STARVING AND THERE IS DROUGHT THERE,IF ALL OTHER CHRISTIAN COUNTRY'S SHOULD BAN THE CELEBRATION OF ISLAMIC FESTIVITIES,WHAT WILL HAPPEN.THEY ARE SICK THEIR GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE.
BBC STAFF IN GHANA 10 years ago

WHEN A POOR PERSON BANS YOU FROM GOING TO HIS HOUSE, DON'T WORRY.

WHEN A POOR PERSON BANS YOU FROM GOING TO HIS HOUSE, DON'T WORRY.
Kwame 10 years ago

This should serve as an example to Africans in general who have been clinging mindlessly to the cultural practices of other people. Islam and Christianity are foreign to Africa, but Africans shamelessly and mindlessly adhere ...
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This should serve as an example to Africans in general who have been clinging mindlessly to the cultural practices of other people. Islam and Christianity are foreign to Africa, but Africans shamelessly and mindlessly adhere to these foreign religious practices. Africans have for centuries presented themselves as people who are incapable of using their brains to create anything that is worth celebrating. They have become a symbol of those who only consume what others have created without creating anything for others to consume.
Kofi 10 years ago

Kwame that's great. Religion, politics and tribalism is the cause of all our problems. Some of us are more than useless.

Kwame that's great. Religion, politics and tribalism is the cause of all our problems. Some of us are more than useless.
CONTEMNOR 10 years ago

WHO GIVES A FUCK ABOUT SHITHOLE SOMALIA, YOU CAN'T EVEN ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS THERE ANYWAY, WHO KNOWS WHETHER ANY SOUND CAN BE DIFFERENTIATED AS A "KNOCKOUT" OR A REAL BOMB.LOOOOLL SAME LIKE IN NIGERIA, BOTH SHITHOLES

WHO GIVES A FUCK ABOUT SHITHOLE SOMALIA, YOU CAN'T EVEN ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS THERE ANYWAY, WHO KNOWS WHETHER ANY SOUND CAN BE DIFFERENTIATED AS A "KNOCKOUT" OR A REAL BOMB.LOOOOLL SAME LIKE IN NIGERIA, BOTH SHITHOLES
Lord Atkins 10 years ago

This is ubsurd. It confirms that Islamic dominated countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Malaysia and Somalia among others are still intolerant, lack reasoning and rationality. Islam cannot coexist with the two most superior ...
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This is ubsurd. It confirms that Islamic dominated countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Malaysia and Somalia among others are still intolerant, lack reasoning and rationality. Islam cannot coexist with the two most superior religions of the world-Christianity and Judaism. Where is the peace and tolerance the so called imams and sheiks preach?
Proudly Pepeni, USA !! 10 years ago

I hope Somalia is going to band Somalis from all Christian inventions. Let your people ride camels only, no western attires, flying on Airplanes, etc etc, why stop at Xmas!!

I hope Somalia is going to band Somalis from all Christian inventions. Let your people ride camels only, no western attires, flying on Airplanes, etc etc, why stop at Xmas!!
zaid 10 years ago

you are more like a pagand(devil)

you are more like a pagand(devil)
NANA BONSU 10 years ago

Sir,

How would you feel if USA banned mosques? People should be allowed to practice their religious beliefs wherever they are.I bet you if Christian majority country had banned celebration of the id, some christians would ...
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Sir,

How would you feel if USA banned mosques? People should be allowed to practice their religious beliefs wherever they are.I bet you if Christian majority country had banned celebration of the id, some christians would have stood up for moslems, the reverse never happens. I am not anti moslem but issues like this will soon invite retaliatory actions and people with small minds will support it.

Come back to me on this one.

Bye for now.
Akwasi 10 years ago

WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT THIS FAILED STATE. A GROUPING OF HIJACKERS, TERRORIST AND CRAZIES RULING SOME COUNTRY CALLED SOMALIA. WHO HAS EVER HEARD ANY GOOD THING COMING FROM THIS COUNTRY? THEY CAN CONTINUE TO WALLOW IN THEIR STU ...
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WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT THIS FAILED STATE. A GROUPING OF HIJACKERS, TERRORIST AND CRAZIES RULING SOME COUNTRY CALLED SOMALIA. WHO HAS EVER HEARD ANY GOOD THING COMING FROM THIS COUNTRY? THEY CAN CONTINUE TO WALLOW IN THEIR STUPIDITY!
precious 10 years ago

what kind of leaders thus the somalians have? what a shame, is there any Christian countries that has band the muslim from celebrating their holidays? shame your leaders.

what kind of leaders thus the somalians have? what a shame, is there any Christian countries that has band the muslim from celebrating their holidays? shame your leaders.
Kyekyeku 10 years ago

What is so important about Somalia , brainless people who are killing their own.

What is so important about Somalia , brainless people who are killing their own.
Nathan U S A 10 years ago

Is that not Somalia that Jesus spoke to the
Woman at the well?Father into your hands
I commit thier spirts..

Is that not Somalia that Jesus spoke to the
Woman at the well?Father into your hands
I commit thier spirts..
Ghana Ba, Columbus, Ohio 10 years ago

The Somalians should be ashamed of themselves for this ban. They are allowed to practice their nefarious activities even in America and anywhere else but would not permit non-muslims to celebrate or preach their faith.What a ...
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The Somalians should be ashamed of themselves for this ban. They are allowed to practice their nefarious activities even in America and anywhere else but would not permit non-muslims to celebrate or preach their faith.What a backward looking
people.SHAME!SHAME!!SHAME!!!to the government and backward looking people
of Somalia.
Kodua 10 years ago

Somalia is dominantly muslim society, why should they engage in an idolatrous festivity such as Christmas? Such a practice goes against the very core of Islam. You cannot elevate human beings to god like status like what Chri ...
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Somalia is dominantly muslim society, why should they engage in an idolatrous festivity such as Christmas? Such a practice goes against the very core of Islam. You cannot elevate human beings to god like status like what Christianity does. If anybody is backward it is you
kwasi 10 years ago

Muslims always wants to force their believes down everybody's throat, how foolish.

Muslims always wants to force their believes down everybody's throat, how foolish.
kofi amoah 10 years ago

Back to the primitive days < what a shame < Christians lets arise and pray for Somalia.

Back to the primitive days < what a shame < Christians lets arise and pray for Somalia.
NOKWARE 10 years ago

Islam is really a curse to the world.Moslems are never tolerant and never believe in the peaceful co-existence of human beings.It is really a primitive religion.

Islam is really a curse to the world.Moslems are never tolerant and never believe in the peaceful co-existence of human beings.It is really a primitive religion.
zaid 10 years ago

we just hate christians

we just hate christians
Insalah 10 years ago

You will burn in hell for your hateful ignorant comment.

You will burn in hell for your hateful ignorant comment.
TEE 10 years ago

THE NORTHERNERS AND VOLTARIANS SHOULD BE THANKFUL TO OSAGYEFO DR. KWAME NKRUMAH . HE SHOULD HAS NOT ALLOWED ALL THESE MALI NIGER BURKINA TO SETTLE ON OUR LAND SIMPLE. WE WON'T HAVE HAD ANY MUSLIMS IN OUR LAND

THE NORTHERNERS AND VOLTARIANS SHOULD BE THANKFUL TO OSAGYEFO DR. KWAME NKRUMAH . HE SHOULD HAS NOT ALLOWED ALL THESE MALI NIGER BURKINA TO SETTLE ON OUR LAND SIMPLE. WE WON'T HAVE HAD ANY MUSLIMS IN OUR LAND
cc 10 years ago

Only a narrow minded person would think that all Northeners and Voltarians are Muslims. The way you think, you are no different from those muslim fanatics

Only a narrow minded person would think that all Northeners and Voltarians are Muslims. The way you think, you are no different from those muslim fanatics
MUMUNI MUSAH (PARAHINDO) UDS WA-CAMPU 10 years ago

u are even ignorant about ur root. did u came from ur prostitutes mums pussy with a land? Ghana existed before they gave birth to Nkrumah. stupid fool

u are even ignorant about ur root. did u came from ur prostitutes mums pussy with a land? Ghana existed before they gave birth to Nkrumah. stupid fool
zaid 10 years ago

we hate you christians and we shall keep on burning your prostitude buildings(churchs) across the world.it is high time we start destroying them now here in ghana

we hate you christians and we shall keep on burning your prostitude buildings(churchs) across the world.it is high time we start destroying them now here in ghana
zaid 10 years ago

before then, the people who first settle in this land were dwarfs.

before then, the people who first settle in this land were dwarfs.
zaid 10 years ago

before then dwarfs were the only inhabiting this land.

before then dwarfs were the only inhabiting this land.
zaid 10 years ago

wheather you like or not we muslems will ban christian festivals here in ghana soon.

wheather you like or not we muslems will ban christian festivals here in ghana soon.
Insalah 10 years ago

Accra Psyciatric Hospital is waiting for you !

Accra Psyciatric Hospital is waiting for you !
HABLUTA SENYO 10 years ago

THE AFRICA NATIONS SHOULD BAN SOMALIS FROM VISITING CHRISTIAN NATIONS IN AFRICA.THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THEY CAN THINK OR SOMALIS IN EUROPE,CANADA,AMERICA,AUSTRALIA,AND NEW ZELAND SENT BACK HOME.

THE AFRICA NATIONS SHOULD BAN SOMALIS FROM VISITING CHRISTIAN NATIONS IN AFRICA.THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THEY CAN THINK OR SOMALIS IN EUROPE,CANADA,AMERICA,AUSTRALIA,AND NEW ZELAND SENT BACK HOME.
Abaa 10 years ago

Damn

Damn
Truth Chicago 10 years ago

It is time for the Christians to pick the sword and annihilate the opposition period.

It is time for the Christians to pick the sword and annihilate the opposition period.
Kofi 10 years ago

They call something African Union. With such people as part of the continent, how can there be a union?

They call something African Union. With such people as part of the continent, how can there be a union?
Aden 10 years ago

End time, awhile ye no aben

End time, awhile ye no aben
EFUA 10 years ago

WHETHER YOU BAN IT OR NOT IT DOESNT CHANGE WHO GOD IS. WETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT THE UNIVERSE IS HIS. HE CREATED IT AND STILL REIGHN SUPREME. HE GAVE US JESUS TO REDEEM US FROM OUR SINS. THOSE OF US WHO BELIEVE KNOW THE BENEF ...
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WHETHER YOU BAN IT OR NOT IT DOESNT CHANGE WHO GOD IS. WETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT THE UNIVERSE IS HIS. HE CREATED IT AND STILL REIGHN SUPREME. HE GAVE US JESUS TO REDEEM US FROM OUR SINS. THOSE OF US WHO BELIEVE KNOW THE BENEFIT WE DERIVE JUST FROM BELIEVING IN HIM.ITS NOT ABOUT THE CEREBLATION ITS THE RELATIONSHIP ONE HAS WITH GOD SO EVEN IF YOU BAN IT GOD WILL POUR HIS SPIRIT IN THOSE WHO ARE OBEDIENT TO HIM
Senior Wisdom 10 years ago

It is says Ministry of JUSTICE AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS. Does any such ministry actually exist in Somalia then?

It is says Ministry of JUSTICE AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS. Does any such ministry actually exist in Somalia then?
Mohammed Ibrahim 10 years ago

this is a shame to Islam. This is where we are going to see those who are fundamentalists from true followers of Mohammed. Those who think this directive is right are fake muslims.

this is a shame to Islam. This is where we are going to see those who are fundamentalists from true followers of Mohammed. Those who think this directive is right are fake muslims.
Kodua 10 years ago

Where in the quran does it tell you to follow Muhammad? The quran teaches you to follow God..not Muhammad.

Where in the quran does it tell you to follow Muhammad? The quran teaches you to follow God..not Muhammad.
Senior Wisdom 10 years ago

Really the ban itself does not matter but rather what it implies. That in some African countries and almost all Islamic countries the human rights of everybody is easily trampled upon by a bunch of religious fanatics who thin ...
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Really the ban itself does not matter but rather what it implies. That in some African countries and almost all Islamic countries the human rights of everybody is easily trampled upon by a bunch of religious fanatics who think it their way only no one else matters.
paulina owiredu 10 years ago

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bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
paulina owiredu 10 years ago

bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhoooooo

bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhoooooo
sky 10 years ago

who in charge muslims or Christian

who in charge muslims or Christian
Ewe pride 10 years ago

We should take cue from these Somali genius govt and ban ashantis from our land.These ashanti monkeys should go back to their ancestral land in Ivory Coast and leave Ghana to its rightful owners.

We should take cue from these Somali genius govt and ban ashantis from our land.These ashanti monkeys should go back to their ancestral land in Ivory Coast and leave Ghana to its rightful owners.
OZA 10 years ago

Know your history well. Ashantis were in Ghana before any other tribe did.

Know your history well. Ashantis were in Ghana before any other tribe did.
Kofi 10 years ago

Why pay attention to this foolish donkey?

Why pay attention to this foolish donkey?
NANA BONSU 10 years ago

The Guans were the first.

The Guans were the first.
zaid 10 years ago

yes! they were once dwarfs

yes! they were once dwarfs
NANA BONSU 10 years ago

Zaid. Ur posts reveal a defective thought process. Didnt ur "giantism" make u backwards?

Zaid. Ur posts reveal a defective thought process. Didnt ur "giantism" make u backwards?
wisdom 10 years ago

Serious violation of the freedoms of my Christian friends.

Serious violation of the freedoms of my Christian friends.
obomo 10 years ago

But they can chop grawber

But they can chop grawber
ali yusuf 10 years ago

there is no Christians in Somalia, and all Somalis are Muslim that means no need to celebrate it.

there is no Christians in Somalia, and all Somalis are Muslim that means no need to celebrate it.
core 10 years ago

if there are no Christians there why are they worried that somebody is gon celebrate it? THERE ARE CHRISTIANS there even in aghanistan

if there are no Christians there why are they worried that somebody is gon celebrate it? THERE ARE CHRISTIANS there even in aghanistan
truth 10 years ago

There is no need to ban it then. These people are just full of hate towards others that are different from them. They should also ban all christian nations from contributing Peace Keepers to that shithole of a country.

There is no need to ban it then. These people are just full of hate towards others that are different from them. They should also ban all christian nations from contributing Peace Keepers to that shithole of a country.
K M 10 years ago

Big shame to Somalia

Big shame to Somalia
oyinasky 10 years ago

THERE ARE MOSQUES ALL OVER EUROPE

THERE ARE MOSQUES ALL OVER EUROPE
yamaha 10 years ago

christians did thesame to muslems in Angola lets keep the fire burning.

christians did thesame to muslems in Angola lets keep the fire burning.
OZA 10 years ago

Tit for Tat. That is a very typical moslem mentality. Your brother Moses instituted that law but Jesus abrogated that law long time ago!

Tit for Tat. That is a very typical moslem mentality. Your brother Moses instituted that law but Jesus abrogated that law long time ago!
Ahafomanmma 10 years ago

Banning Christmas is unfortunate because most of UN Peace keepers are Christians. So the logic is that you don't expect Christians to protect your government and then ban them from celebrating Christmas.

Banning Christmas is unfortunate because most of UN Peace keepers are Christians. So the logic is that you don't expect Christians to protect your government and then ban them from celebrating Christmas.
abuzo 10 years ago

THAT HATE ANYONE ELSE BUT MUSLIM

THAT HATE ANYONE ELSE BUT MUSLIM
tony Adams 10 years ago

I never heard of any christian nation stoping Ramadam celebration.This is more than illiteracy and a bunch of shame on Somali leaders.Where on earth can one deny someone his/her religious freedom? Shame on the Somali governme ...
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I never heard of any christian nation stoping Ramadam celebration.This is more than illiteracy and a bunch of shame on Somali leaders.Where on earth can one deny someone his/her religious freedom? Shame on the Somali government for making such discriminating statement against peaceful christians who sheltered them around the Globe.
....... 10 years ago

NO CULT FESTIVALS IN ALLA COUNTRY.ANYBODY WHO EMBRASES CHRISTMAS IS AN ENIMEY OF GOD. SHOW ME WHERE IN THE BIBLE CHRIST/APOSTLE CELEBRATED CHRISMAS GAL 4:7-11;1COR 11:23 ONLY THE LORD'S SUPPER WE REMEMBER HIM WITH GOOD JOB S ...
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NO CULT FESTIVALS IN ALLA COUNTRY.ANYBODY WHO EMBRASES CHRISTMAS IS AN ENIMEY OF GOD. SHOW ME WHERE IN THE BIBLE CHRIST/APOSTLE CELEBRATED CHRISMAS GAL 4:7-11;1COR 11:23 ONLY THE LORD'S SUPPER WE REMEMBER HIM WITH GOOD JOB SOMALIANS.
Joe Doe 10 years ago

You are out of your mind. Are you going to celebrate mohommed

You are out of your mind. Are you going to celebrate mohommed
Johnny USA 10 years ago

SHAME TO SOMALIA LEADERS.THEY WILL NOT LAST IN POWER.

SHAME TO SOMALIA LEADERS.THEY WILL NOT LAST IN POWER.
mr tina 10 years ago

Why all this nonsense about your coments. I don´t blame you, I blame the journalist who wrote this script without giving more details. The somali government did this because of security reasons. They did not ban christianity ...
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Why all this nonsense about your coments. I don´t blame you, I blame the journalist who wrote this script without giving more details. The somali government did this because of security reasons. They did not ban christianity please.
Ricardo 10 years ago

The article DID NOT say Christians are banned to celebrate Christmas in Somalia, but Muslims are banned from participating the Christian festive(for taking part such festive contradicts the Muslim faith. All of YOU failed to ...
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The article DID NOT say Christians are banned to celebrate Christmas in Somalia, but Muslims are banned from participating the Christian festive(for taking part such festive contradicts the Muslim faith. All of YOU failed to distinguish that, and that is the sad part of ALL your comments, not a single person commented that, it just shows how the African mentality can be messed up to believe something different without analyzing, all of you NOW attacking Somalis/Somalia because NONE of you could not understand the news in the article, the same article was in a Kenyan news, and there were 500 comments, not a single one mentioned what the article said, tragic African is what I would call this, SHAME INDEED!!
OZA 10 years ago

Mr. Rocardo. You are just simple minded. Are you trying to tell us that you are the ONE AND ONLY guy who understands this announcement made by
"the Ministry of Justice and Religious Affairs".Do you understand the following ...
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Mr. Rocardo. You are just simple minded. Are you trying to tell us that you are the ONE AND ONLY guy who understands this announcement made by
"the Ministry of Justice and Religious Affairs".Do you understand the following quote: “It is prohibited to celebrate those days in this country.” Why are copies of the directives being sent to hotels and meeting places, and all security and law enforcement agents being asked to counter any such celebrations? Do you mean the directives were meant for Moslims? You simple minded "pope". Just go and try to celebrate your Christmas there and see what will happen.
Ricardo 10 years ago

The directive is meant for Muslims an is being distributed at hotels for Muslims to avoid celebrating the festive, Kenyan soldiers did celebrated in Somalia yesterday and other foreigners who work in Somalia, this ban is JUST ...
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The directive is meant for Muslims an is being distributed at hotels for Muslims to avoid celebrating the festive, Kenyan soldiers did celebrated in Somalia yesterday and other foreigners who work in Somalia, this ban is JUST for Somalis who are Muslims, that is all, what is the fuss all about and hate, all that for nothing and not understanding this simple article meant for Muslims.
K B 10 years ago

How did Mohammed became a prophet? Did he give any prophecy? What did he say?

How did Mohammed became a prophet? Did he give any prophecy? What did he say?
Ricardo 10 years ago

Who talked about Mohamed you dimwit!

Address what I talked about, or else don't reply to me

Who talked about Mohamed you dimwit!

Address what I talked about, or else don't reply to me
soso and so 10 years ago

ok

ok
....... 10 years ago

HE IS THE MESSENGER FROM ALLA(GOD ALMIGHTY) THAT IS THE MOSLIM BELIEVE.WHERE IN THE BIBLE JESUS TOLD HIS FOLLOWERS TO FREMEMBER HIS BIRTH DAY.25TH DECEMBER IS CULT(PAGAN HILIDAY)A TRUE CHRISTIAN WILL NEVER CELEBRATE THE SO C ...
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HE IS THE MESSENGER FROM ALLA(GOD ALMIGHTY) THAT IS THE MOSLIM BELIEVE.WHERE IN THE BIBLE JESUS TOLD HIS FOLLOWERS TO FREMEMBER HIS BIRTH DAY.25TH DECEMBER IS CULT(PAGAN HILIDAY)A TRUE CHRISTIAN WILL NEVER CELEBRATE THE SO CALL CHRISTMAS.GAL 4:4-11.READ THE BIBLE WHAT THE LORD TOLD US TO REMEBER HIM 1COR 11:23FF.SOMALIANS SAID THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH PAGANISM DO U HAVE PROBLEM WITH THAT.
DJAN 10 years ago

Christ is coming soon.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christ is coming soon.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Llord 10 years ago

HELL ON EARTH

HELL ON EARTH
KB 10 years ago

They are going to hurt themselves and would be losers at the end. Any country that has freedom of religion prospers. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not pe ...
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They are going to hurt themselves and would be losers at the end. Any country that has freedom of religion prospers. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Talk about education, health, disciplined life etc, etc. I believe Christians have a lot to offer in Somalia. The leaders should give this harsh decision a second look. Thanks
Ibrahim Mohammed 10 years ago

This very, very stupid laws . What other country bans you from worshipping ? This really really obnoxious law

This very, very stupid laws . What other country bans you from worshipping ? This really really obnoxious law
Ndeogo A. Henry 10 years ago

i want to know why the ban on christmas

i want to know why the ban on christmas
Daniel K. M. Adjei 10 years ago

The Spirit of Antichrist is at work and it is the proof of the truthfulness of the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ. it should strengthen the faith of Christians.

The Spirit of Antichrist is at work and it is the proof of the truthfulness of the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ. it should strengthen the faith of Christians.
Nana Amoah,Germany. 10 years ago

Who told you Xmas is the birth day of Saviour Jesus?The man is right. Ask Constantan in 321 AD.

Who told you Xmas is the birth day of Saviour Jesus?The man is right. Ask Constantan in 321 AD.
AHMED KOROMA 10 years ago

somalia wil continue to see intense hunger, even AGHANISTAN IS currently enjoying santa claus activities,,, t is a religious fanaticism,,, every knee shall bow,,

somalia wil continue to see intense hunger, even AGHANISTAN IS currently enjoying santa claus activities,,, t is a religious fanaticism,,, every knee shall bow,,
Ghanaba in Freetown 10 years ago

So why banning what does not exist? Somalia is an Islamic state 100%

So why banning what does not exist? Somalia is an Islamic state 100%
Ricardo 10 years ago

^ The ban was meant for Somalis who participate the festive in some hotels that foreign workers in Mogadishu celebrate, so it is just reminding that celebrating some PAGAN festive contradicts their faith.

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^ The ban was meant for Somalis who participate the festive in some hotels that foreign workers in Mogadishu celebrate, so it is just reminding that celebrating some PAGAN festive contradicts their faith.

I said PAGAN, because Christmas is a PAGAN festive, nothing to do with Christianity, read and GOOGLE more about this, even true Christians don't celebrate this, Christmas is by the way a means of generating revenue, it is business, it is only Africans that take this Christmas thing very series, other christian countries in the West and elsewhere see it as a business and just for fun thing rather than spiritual thing, when will Africans realize this instead of jumping to conclusion and hating their brethren for no reason.
bashIru abubakar 10 years ago

I wIll not wIth e somalIan govt

I wIll not wIth e somalIan govt
Kingn Solomon 10 years ago

Come folks, in the bible there is no mention of christmass.. Correct me if I am wrong plz.

Christmass is a pagan celebration incorporated by the roman church during the fall of the Roman Empire.

Moreover the Somalis ar ...
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Come folks, in the bible there is no mention of christmass.. Correct me if I am wrong plz.

Christmass is a pagan celebration incorporated by the roman church during the fall of the Roman Empire.

Moreover the Somalis are not primitive they are the ones who spread civilisation, crossing the dessert to the Arab lands subsequently populating the rest of the world. Lets not forget they were merchant selling all stuff including west Africans as slave. They are enterprising skinny crazy people who stand for their values.

If you are championing democracy and freedom why don't you reward Somaliland rather than Somalia who is beacon of hope and a bastion for western values?

So before we divulge on christmass study its origins...
Insalah 10 years ago

Somalia is another messed up moslem country run by incompetent fanatics. The accomplishents are few, piracy, Al Shabab terrorism, religious intolerence etc.

Somalia is another messed up moslem country run by incompetent fanatics. The accomplishents are few, piracy, Al Shabab terrorism, religious intolerence etc.
zaid 10 years ago

they did that to prevent them from selling alcholic beweragies in a muslem community.

they did that to prevent them from selling alcholic beweragies in a muslem community.
habib u.s.a. 10 years ago

hommmmmmm soooo funny how christians are telling us about our religion yet they don,t even know about their own riligion.but they talk shit ,the more they talk shit the more people will resech islam and convert .soooo thanks ...
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hommmmmmm soooo funny how christians are telling us about our religion yet they don,t even know about their own riligion.but they talk shit ,the more they talk shit the more people will resech islam and convert .soooo thanks your hate is giving us fame peace
habib u.s.a. 10 years ago

really,but why soooooo many people convert to al.islam .noooooo one forcing them to convert to islam ,becoasue they know islam is tru.who convert to islam.they are prist.scientist.dr.and lots of smart people.may allah s.w.t.g ...
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really,but why soooooo many people convert to al.islam .noooooo one forcing them to convert to islam ,becoasue they know islam is tru.who convert to islam.they are prist.scientist.dr.and lots of smart people.may allah s.w.t.guide you bro.nd sist.
Mike 10 years ago

Sorry Habib, but mullahs and imams all over that toilet called 'The Middle East' are quite vocal in lamenting the number of moozies who are leaving Muhammadanism and converting to other religions. The lie known as 'Islam' is ...
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Sorry Habib, but mullahs and imams all over that toilet called 'The Middle East' are quite vocal in lamenting the number of moozies who are leaving Muhammadanism and converting to other religions. The lie known as 'Islam' is in its death rattle. It is a cesspool of subhuman sewage, and the truly intelligent people of the world are sick of it.

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