This is another example of the inherent intolerance present in a liberal secular society.....specially towards Muslims. The rugby player in question is white Muslim convert and bonafide Kiwi but his sponsorship is now in question because his views on certain social issues and views of those he associates with, is NOT the same as the liberal majority of New Zealand. Mufti Menk is a renowned Orthodox Islamic Scholar and Speaker who preaches orthodox normative Islam that all muslims identifies with. This incident shows that the liberal secular post-modern western society has a clear unambiguous hatred for Islam and Islamic principles and the people leading their society would like nothing less than complete intellectual and cultural lobotomization of Muslims even if they are native white Muslims. Freedom of thought, freedom of association, and freedom of speech goes out the window when it comes to Muslims just because they don't conform to the social expectations and norms of a liberal secular majority.
BMW reviewing Muslim rugby superstar’s sponsorship due to photo with Mufti Menk
BMW has confirmed that it is “re-looking” its sponsorship deal with New Zealand’s rugby superstar Sonny Bill Williams due to a photo he took with the prominent Muslim speaker Mufti Ismail Menk.
The luxury car company was allegedly inundated with complaints from customers, in particular members of the Jewish and LGBT communities after a photo emerged of Williams posing with Mufti Menk on Twitter.
The furore was sparked due to Mufti Menk’s position on homosexuality – which is the mainstream normative position – that it is a major sin and crime against God.
Williams, a Muslim convert, has taken many photos with Mufti Menk and has tweeted about his encounters with the cleric.
BMW New Zealand’s head of corporate communications, Paul Sherley, told Yahoo News that Williams’ original contract remained unchanged.
However, the company confirmed they would be “re-looking” at his role.
There is currently no mention of Williams on BMW’s website but the car company profiles its other brand ambassadors such as shoe designer Kathryn Wilson and chef Josh Emmet.
Zimbabwe-born Mufti Menk was banned from six UK universities in 2013 due to his views on homosexuality, a common trend for many Muslim activists and scholars in the university circuit.
BMW reviewing Muslim rugby superstar’s sponsorship due to photo with Mufti Menk
BMW has confirmed that it is “re-looking” its sponsorship deal with New Zealand’s rugby superstar Sonny Bill Williams due to a photo he took with the prominent Muslim speaker Mufti Ismail Menk.
The luxury car company was allegedly inundated with complaints from customers, in particular members of the Jewish and LGBT communities after a photo emerged of Williams posing with Mufti Menk on Twitter.
The furore was sparked due to Mufti Menk’s position on homosexuality – which is the mainstream normative position – that it is a major sin and crime against God.
Williams, a Muslim convert, has taken many photos with Mufti Menk and has tweeted about his encounters with the cleric.
BMW New Zealand’s head of corporate communications, Paul Sherley, told Yahoo News that Williams’ original contract remained unchanged.
However, the company confirmed they would be “re-looking” at his role.
There is currently no mention of Williams on BMW’s website but the car company profiles its other brand ambassadors such as shoe designer Kathryn Wilson and chef Josh Emmet.
Zimbabwe-born Mufti Menk was banned from six UK universities in 2013 due to his views on homosexuality, a common trend for many Muslim activists and scholars in the university circuit.