[leftyf]

Right now I just need a hug from the Muslim people. I can't help but wonder, of all of the blood donors for the Orlando shooting, how many were Muslims?

[justjim]

And why do you want to know this? When you give blood, I don't think they ask your religion.

[manaboutown]

Now that is an interesting question!

[graciegirl]

To me, too many aren't as quick to say they are worried and sad and sorry this happened, that Islam CARES about Christians and Jews and Homosexuals, and a little too quick to say they are persecuted.

I lived for twenty years close to a Mosque.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by leftyf

Right now I just need a hug from the Muslim people. I can't help but wonder, of all of the blood donors for the Orlando shooting, how many were Muslims?

This seems to me like a passive-aggressive, sarcastic slam. Have the courage of your convictions and just state what you think. And be prepared to hear others' views.

[pooh]

Sorry, I don't think it's relevant...whether someone is of a particular faith. We are all emotionally fired up and it's very easy too react the same. Some people give blood, some want to but might not be able to. We do not know individuals' reasons for giving or not giving.

Yesterday there was a massive outpouring of blood donators. Many were being asked to come back today or tomorrow when lines might be shorter, wait times lessened. Hopefully, there are still many willing to donate this morning.

[Mudder]

Blood donors are special people willing to give of themselves, their religion has nothing to do with it.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Mudder

Blood donors are special people willing to give of themselves, their religion has nothing to do with it.

Their motivation I believe may be involved. Muslims are taught that homosexuality is a sin and in some cases punishable by death.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by leftyf

Right now I just need a hug from the Muslim people. I can't help but wonder, of all of the blood donors for the Orlando shooting, how many were Muslims?

The only religion that is relevant in this case of donating blood is love and concern for others.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Their motivation I believe may be involved. Muslims are taught that homosexuality is a sin and in some cases punishable by death.

Isn't the religious right taught the same thing?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Isn't the religious right taught the same thing?

Yes. But not many kill people over it.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Yes. But not many kill people over it.

glad you said "not many".

[quirky3]

Originally Posted by leftyf

Right now I just need a hug from the Muslim people. I can't help but wonder, of all of the blood donors for the Orlando shooting, how many were Muslims?

This is from Facebook

Mahmoud ElAwadi feeling determined at Orlando

-Yes my name is Mahmoud a proud Muslim American .
-Yes I donated blood even though I can't eat or drink anything cause I'm fasting in our holy month Ramadan just like hundreds of other Muslims who donated today here in Orlando .
-Yes I'm angry for what happened last night and all the innocent lives we lost .
-Yes I'm sad , frustrated and mad that a crazy guy claim to be a Muslim did that shameful act.
-Yes I witnessed the greatness of this country watching thousands of people standing in 92 degree sun waiting on their turn to donate blood even after they were told that the wait time is 5-7 hours .
-Yes this is the greatest nation on earth watching people from different a ages including kids volunteering to give water , juice , food , umbrellas , sun block. Also watching our old veterans coming to donate And next to them Muslim women in hijab carrying food and water to donors standing in line .
-Yes together we will stand against hate , terrorism , extremism and racism .
-Yes our blood all look the same so get out there and donate blood cause our fellow American citizens are injured and need our blood .
Yes our community in central Florida is heart broken but let's put our colors , religions , ethnicity , sexual orientation , political views all aside so we can UNITE against those who are trying to hurt us .

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by quirky3

This is from Facebook

Mahmoud ElAwadi feeling determined at Orlando

-Yes my name is Mahmoud a proud Muslim American .
-Yes I donated blood even though I can't eat or drink anything cause I'm fasting in our holy month Ramadan just like hundreds of other Muslims who donated today here in Orlando .
-Yes I'm angry for what happened last night and all the innocent lives we lost .
-Yes I'm sad , frustrated and mad that a crazy guy claim to be a Muslim did that shameful act.
-Yes I witnessed the greatness of this country watching thousands of people standing in 92 degree sun waiting on their turn to donate blood even after they were told that the wait time is 5-7 hours .
-Yes this is the greatest nation on earth watching people from different a ages including kids volunteering to give water , juice , food , umbrellas , sun block. Also watching our old veterans coming to donate And next to them Muslim women in hijab carrying food and water to donors standing in line .
-Yes together we will stand against hate , terrorism , extremism and racism .
-Yes our blood all look the same so get out there and donate blood cause our fellow American citizens are injured and need our blood .
Yes our community in central Florida is heart broken but let's put our colors , religions , ethnicity , sexual orientation , political views all aside so we can UNITE against those who are trying to hurt us .

Well, at least there's one. Any others?

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by quirky3

This is from Facebook



Mahmoud ElAwadi feeling determined at Orlando



-Yes my name is Mahmoud a proud Muslim American .

-Yes I donated blood even though I can't eat or drink anything cause I'm fasting in our holy month Ramadan just like hundreds of other Muslims who donated today here in Orlando .

-Yes I'm angry for what happened last night and all the innocent lives we lost .

-Yes I'm sad , frustrated and mad that a crazy guy claim to be a Muslim did that shameful act.

-Yes I witnessed the greatness of this country watching thousands of people standing in 92 degree sun waiting on their turn to donate blood even after they were told that the wait time is 5-7 hours .

-Yes this is the greatest nation on earth watching people from different a ages including kids volunteering to give water , juice , food , umbrellas , sun block. Also watching our old veterans coming to donate And next to them Muslim women in hijab carrying food and water to donors standing in line .

-Yes together we will stand against hate , terrorism , extremism and racism .

-Yes our blood all look the same so get out there and donate blood cause our fellow American citizens are injured and need our blood .

Yes our community in central Florida is heart broken but let's put our colors , religions , ethnicity , sexual orientation , political views all aside so we can UNITE against those who are trying to hurt us .

Just as the KKK doesn't represent all Christians, Muslim extremists don't represent all Muslims.