Representing minorities: Karachi skyline will have ‘Asia’s largest’ cross

[Goenitz]

@Umair Nawaz
Even idk the true motives but I heard an Islamic scholar stating that.. He is very sharp, learned and observer person. (NAK) so I said so...
Rest we all have to answer for our own actions. Whether other fails giving rights or not.. we mustn't.. in Holy Prophet time SW, christians delegation offered their services in masjid e Nabvi...

 

[Indus Pakistan]

Is the menarate's length is shown as a symbol of islam, this would go otherwise. As Switzerland and Austria have already banned the menarates in their countries while in Pakistan they r going to build asia's largest cross.....LOL This only happens in Pakistan.

Almost all the Christian's in Pakistan are British legacy. Look below in UK.

London Mosque.

Birmingham Mosque

Preston Mosque

Bradford Mosque

Do you want more? Get the idea ? There dozens more. Do you see British knocking them down ?

I despair with the half witted, half literate ,ignorent, ignobles. May Allah Save us !

 

[Icewolf]

thats not the reason for that and i can assure u.


we do and must, what ever happens in the christian world effects us here too. If christians cant keep their minorities happy then we also have the right to atleast not build something as extra ordinary as this.

No we have no right to do anything to this monument...
If they jump off a bridge you want us to do the same

People like you are the reason pakistan is in this mess of sectarianism .

 

[killerbee1]

If you really care for your minorities first remove blasphemy law.

 

[I.R.A]

Wow this is something ............ Also an under construction project which is not complete yet, is talked about being brought down. If it was that bad Karachi Tower would have been brought down a long ago.

People and their assumptions and habit of finding faults even if none exists or has occurred yet. Title of the thread is misrepresenting in a way, by just going through it I thought all minorities inclusive. But its one only.

 

[Gazi]

Wow this is something ............ Also an under construction project which is not complete yet, is talked about being brought down. If it was that bad Karachi Tower would have been brought down a long ago.

People and their assumptions and habit of finding faults even if none exists or has occurred yet. Title of the thread is misrepresenting in a way, by just going through it I thought all minorities inclusive. But its one only.

This is Encouraging at the same time Risky as well because if not Terrorists Land Mafia would come and try to destroy the Place for Profit. Lets hope this construction would be Protected by the Govt. because it would be huge sign of interfaith Harmony in Karachi.

I dont think the Title is misleading because its just mentioned a Cross would part of Karachi Skyline and there is nothing nothing negative in that. Looking at areas where most of the Karachi High rise Building located from far we can spot lot of Buildings and now this Cross would be among them as well. Its a good development for Minorities but it should be protected otherwise it can become HUGE EMBARRASSMENT for Pakistan as well.

 

[I.R.A]

This is Encouraging at the same time Risky as well because if not Terrorists Land Mafia would come and try to destroy the Place for Profit. Lets hope this construction would be Protected by the Govt. because it would be huge sign of interfaith Harmony in Karachi.

How is it risky? I never heard anything bad happening to Gora Qabaristan? And my guess is this Cross is also being constructed there, or is there any other cemetery older than Gora Qabaristan?

I dont think the Title is misleading because its just mentioned a Cross would part of Karachi Skyline and there is nothing nothing negative in that. Looking at areas where most of the Karachi High rise Building located from far we can spot lot of Buildings and now this Cross would be among them as well. Its a good development for Minorities but it should be protected otherwise it can become HUGE EMBARRASSMENT for Pakistan as well.

By word minorities I assumed Hindu, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis etc all included, but this represents Christians only. May be its me only who got confused.

 

[suresh1773]

If it brings comfort of Pakistan's Christian community, why not?

U r wrong Sir, Will the 20ft cross gurantee that there would be no suicide attacks on Churches like the one in Lahore & Peshawar. No way,these type of cosmetic measures won't bring any comfort to Pakistan's christian community. Read The Op where the donor Parvez Henry Gill says “I agree that minorities have problems here and that is why some of them are migrating,” he admitted. “But this [cross] will build show that [attacks on minorities] are not the only thing happening in Pakistan.” What is this,What does the donor Parvez Gill intend to say,I find it very hard to comprehend. When minorities r facing problems,when there r attacks on them they r bound to migrate irrespective of whether u install the cross or not.

 

[I.R.A]

U r wrong Sir, Will the 20ft cross gurantee that there would be no suicide attacks on Churches like the one in Lahore & Peshawar. No way,these type of cosmetic measures won't bring any comfort to Pakistan's christian community. Read The Op where the donor Parvez Henry Gill says “I agree that minorities have problems here and that is why some of them are migrating,” he admitted. “But this [cross] will build show that [attacks on minorities] are not the only thing happening in Pakistan.” What is this,What does the donor Parvez Gill intend to say,I find it very hard to comprehend. When minorities r facing problems,when there r attacks on them they r bound to migrate irrespective of whether u install the cross or not.

Wow........................... what a ......................................... 20 feet deep and 140 feet tall.............. did you read the article? And where did he say anything about migrating minorities. Oh God no I thought I won't need glasses for another two or three years.

Mr. Pervaiz (he is a Christian himself) also said this

“It is God’s work,” he said, trusting that the structure will have divine protection. “We are not scared of anyone but God.”

And if you got problem with that take it out on your local Christians. You are not welcome here to speak anything or on behalf of our minorities.

 

[suresh1773]

Wow........................... what a ......................................... 20 feet deep and 140 feet tall.............. did you read the article? And where did he say anything about migrating minorities. Oh God no I thought I won't need glasses for another two or three years.
Mr. Pervaiz (he is a Christian himself) also said this
.

I have read the article twice. I have put the same in quotes
"Parvez hopes that this cross will reduce the stress and depression that prevails among the minorities in the city. “I agree that minorities have problems here and that is why some of them are migrating,” he admitted
First of all I don't know how can the cross reduce the stress & depression among the minorities. Will it creates job for the unemployed minorities or will it improve the security situation of the minorities.

 

[I.R.A]

I have read the article twice. I have put the same in quotes
"Parvez hopes that this cross will reduce the stress and depression that prevails among the minorities in the city. “I agree that minorities have problems here and that is why some of them are migrating,” he admitted
First of all I don't know how can the cross reduce the stress & depression among the minorities. Will it creates job for the unemployed minorities or will it improve the security situation of the minorities.

Okay sorry my bad he did say that

Parvez hopes that this cross will reduce the stress and depression that prevails among the minorities in the city. “I agree that minorities have problems here and that is why some of them are migrating,” he admitted.

For rest of your post I don't know a lot about Cross, so cannot justify what he thinks or believes by building one.

 

[gau8av]

how about a big OM as well ?

 

[Sugarcane]

thats not the reason for that and i can assure u.


we do and must, what ever happens in the christian world effects us here too. If christians cant keep their minorities happy then we also have the right to atleast not build something as extra ordinary as this.

Difference is that Muslim went to those countries, built mosques there and have freedom to practice their religion. Don't bring today's example, It's fault of Muslims who miss used the freedom and equality given started demanding Sharia, separate laws etc. etc. - If i was Christian of those country, i would be having same sentiments for Muslims as well.

Now, Pakistani Christians didn't came from somewhere else and started making demands like Muslims do in western countries, they are son of soil and should have every right to build cross or churches.

 

[suresh1773]

Okay sorry my bad he did say that
For rest of your post I don't know a lot about Cross, so cannot justify what he thinks or believes by building one.

It is Ok,I knew u have missed something but I don't agree with the view of Parvez Gill who happens to be donor

 

[That Guy]

U r wrong Sir, Will the 20ft cross gurantee that there would be no suicide attacks on Churches like the one in Lahore & Peshawar. No way,these type of cosmetic measures won't bring any comfort to Pakistan's christian community. Read The Op where the donor Parvez Henry Gill says “I agree that minorities have problems here and that is why some of them are migrating,” he admitted. “But this [cross] will build show that [attacks on minorities] are not the only thing happening in Pakistan.” What is this,What does the donor Parvez Gill intend to say,I find it very hard to comprehend. When minorities r facing problems,when there r attacks on them they r bound to migrate irrespective of whether u install the cross or not.

It's about psychology. If it brings comfort, than fine. There is no reason to NOT build it, so why not?

You're reading too much into this.