Some of you will have noted my aversion to charity groups that dress as nuns, monks or, even, the Holy Father, in an attempt to raise a laugh and money at the same time.
I am, of course, a cynical curmudgeon for disliking seeing the Catholic Faith mocked in any form but, I am not in the Muslim league of declaring a fatwa against anyone who even looks slightly sideways at the prophet.
However, even my cynicism was rocked somewhat when I discovered that the children's charity, Barnardo's, (once for orphans, remember them?) actually orchestrates a massive 'nun run' as part of their annual drum bashing.
"Oh, it's only in lighthearted fun, don't be such twerp" - I can hear the liberal chorus as I write; but I don't think that it is fun, I think that it is mean spirited and liable to encourage the pouring of scorn on those who have dedicated their lives to God on our behalf.
As always, you never see a charity run that features Imams and Ayatollahs. Not that I would encourage that sort of thing but it would be good to see some parity of esteem, why should Muslims always be the neglected ones?
If organisations such as Barnardo's wish to be even handed, less sectarian, even, shouldn't they include a special 'Prophet' race?
What could possibly be stopping them I wonder?
If you wish to register a protest, Barnardo's email address is on their website HERE
Their CEO is Anne Marie Carrie.
I am, of course, a cynical curmudgeon for disliking seeing the Catholic Faith mocked in any form but, I am not in the Muslim league of declaring a fatwa against anyone who even looks slightly sideways at the prophet.
However, even my cynicism was rocked somewhat when I discovered that the children's charity, Barnardo's, (once for orphans, remember them?) actually orchestrates a massive 'nun run' as part of their annual drum bashing.
"Oh, it's only in lighthearted fun, don't be such twerp" - I can hear the liberal chorus as I write; but I don't think that it is fun, I think that it is mean spirited and liable to encourage the pouring of scorn on those who have dedicated their lives to God on our behalf.
As always, you never see a charity run that features Imams and Ayatollahs. Not that I would encourage that sort of thing but it would be good to see some parity of esteem, why should Muslims always be the neglected ones?
If organisations such as Barnardo's wish to be even handed, less sectarian, even, shouldn't they include a special 'Prophet' race?
What could possibly be stopping them I wonder?
If you wish to register a protest, Barnardo's email address is on their website HERE
Their CEO is Anne Marie Carrie.
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