LittleBigPlanet Delayed Worldwide Due to "Qur'an Expressions"
LittleBigPlanetOkay, so this is what we're hearing: it seems LittleBigPlanet will suffer a worldwide delay due to a political correctness snafu.
As several sources are reporting, including Mexican gaming site LevelUp and most recently confirmed by SCEE over at the Videogaming247 blog, the innovative platformer will be delayed due to "two expressions that can be found in the Qur'an" popping up in one of the music tracks. This means they'll have to either remove the song entirely or fix it, which translates to the following official statement by SCEE:
"During the review process prior to the release of LittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Quran. We have taken immediate action to rectify this and we sincerely apologise for any offence that this may have caused.
Well confirm the new launch date shortly."
Now, we have no idea if the game will have to be recalled, which would mean we're talking about a significant delay. We're also not sure if this includes North America - we haven't seen a statement from SCEA yet - although we have to assume it does. For now, this is most certainly bad news, but we figure...how long can it possibly take to fix something so small? Let's hope the delay isn't too lengthy.
Related Game(s): LittleBigPlanet
10/17/2008 Ben Dutka
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MasLB51
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:11:07 PM
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ffrevenge
Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 10:02:07 PM
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RazerSauber
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 1:40:12 PM
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This delay better not be long.. Ive heard November 14th thrown around the net but www.game.co.uk still says an Oct. release
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Cuetes
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 1:44:18 PM
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AntDC
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 7:52:39 PM
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The_Vandelizer
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 1:45:54 PM
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coolistic
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 1:47:22 PM
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We also have freedom of speech, expression and choice.
I respect muslim religion. But common!
Could they even notice that there's a reference to the Quran? But yeah, oh well, we'll just have to wait till november now.
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Jed
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 1:49:40 PM
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Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 10/17/2008 2:04:39 PM
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Jed
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 1:53:04 PM
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Update: The game will now ship the week of October 27th.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:39:05 PM
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Wage SLAVES
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:01:11 PM
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Man...each passing day America is less and less free. We are a a shadow of our former self. Youll find the unedited LBP in a "Free Speech Zone".
Well. Thats news is gay. I agree though. I hate anything that hurts or puts anyone down. So if it can be perceived that way then its not worth it. Diversity is a beautiful thing. While people find ways to separate us as a people they find ways to make one another feel less human. Good move.
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bearbobby
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:05:12 PM
"Well. Thats news is gay. I agree though. I hate anything that hurts or puts anyone down. So if it can be perceived that way then its not worth it. Diversity is a beautiful thing. While people find ways to separate us as a people they find ways to make one another feel less human. Good move."
I'm sorry man, but I've just gotta point out that in your post you describe this news as being "gay" and then go on to denounce those who use hurtful language. Not trying to ruffle feathers here, but you might want to try and reconsider using that as a negative adjective in the future. No worries mate, just throwing that out there.
And yes, mucho bummed about this delay. I didn't get my beta key until Thurs. the 9th and was out of town the 11th and 12th giving me only 2 days of playtime with LBP and I need my fix man... :)
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xnonsuchx
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:24:37 PM
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bearbobby
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 6:31:02 PM
Doesn't ruin my day or anything, but he did say "if it can be perceived that way then it isn't worth it." I'm sure he didn't mean any malicious intent towards homosexuals but I lament the fact that it has become embedded in general vernacular as a substitute for expressing distaste.
Though I can't speak for most gays, I do think he, or anyone, could simply say "lame," without running the risk of possible offense.
lol, stepping off the soapbox...
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Sir Shak
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:02:20 PM
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cause i was over at IGN and the people there are leaving exceedingly insulting comments about muslims and the prophet muhammed.
i have been waiting for this game too but i see no reason to insult people who have nothing to do with developing the game.
all those people who call america a place where there is freedom of speech should remember that its also supposed to be a secular country so stop hating.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:05:29 PM
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Thinker
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:14:48 PM
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HighLife
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:11:33 PM
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Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:14:21 PM
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Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:17:07 PM
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Ultimadream
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:22:34 PM
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PS3FANBOY Have posted the release dates:
US 27th Oct.
UK 31st Oct.
Only 1 more week!
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ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:23:36 PM
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Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 10:11:55 PM
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tramp
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:30:34 PM
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i here thinking this LBP news probably the worst anti-muslim stuff i've heard in a while,lol.
no offence
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LegioN
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:30:35 PM
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Daedusian
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:34:53 PM
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If it is one week, however, I might manage, but Nov 14th is a big push.
And so I leave with this... "Nooooooooooo!"
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BlinkBoy
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:38:38 PM
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timster118
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:39:25 PM
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www
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:53:44 PM
Believe me i know Africans,majority still feel games are for kids n would see RE5 like some toys doin they thang.Over here we don't get sued for any stupid thang like in America where celebrities get sued for pinchin someone.
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Troy Powers
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:41:35 PM
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Zaben
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Craigo
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:09:57 PM
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Wage SLAVES
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:10:10 PM
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Dude. You are an example of what is wrong with this world.
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Wage SLAVES
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:15:03 PM
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He was just talkn crap about the Muslim people. Im a Christian so dont send crap this way. I just believe we're all equal. Religion is mostly circumstantial. Your usually born into religion. So what makes YOU right.
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Ultimadream
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:24:44 PM
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Its rediculous i've read comments over the net of people cancelling the pre-orders just because its delayed 1 week, thats just absurd. I know i'll be getting LBP
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PS3addict
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:30:08 PM
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If a bluray re-press is gonna happen, they better get moving...
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Skwidd
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:41:21 PM
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Its ridiculous.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:44:23 PM
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photo K
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:46:33 PM
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Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 4:28:46 PM
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www
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 4:58:02 PM
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Alienange
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 6:32:19 PM
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PS3addict
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 4:38:11 PM
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As long as they do not get a corporate e-mail to not distribute AKA Marvel VS. Capcom 2 (All though a little too late) they will sell them. I happen to know that this is a sealed case, so if the order to not sell them does come down, it will be hard to yank a copy or two since the case was factory sealed and should not be opened before street date (Guys lost thier jobs over RB2 for XBOX). They have them here, and plan on sticking to street date release for now.
I have it reserved for the 21st and hope I get it then.
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www
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:00:40 PM
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Am not pickin LBP quickly so this news don't really bother me.
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crapreviews
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:00:46 PM
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I have no issue with people who have a reglion. My only issue is when your reglion affects everyone else around it because we have to bend over backwards just so we don't offend you.
I know im going to get a lot of heat off of this but so be it.
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Daedusian
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 6:09:01 PM
Like Skwidd states, there is no reason for an uproar over a game that could probably be sold to three year olds and would be fine. Not dissing the game in any way, I'm just making a valid point.
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 7:15:44 PM
JUST A FORM OF RESPECT; Whats asked of us to do is done... Im pretty sure many Christians, Buthiests, Jewish people etc... feel the same way about their religion.
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psxjunkhead85
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:04:36 PM
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bearbobby
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:09:53 PM
I don't understand why they don't just inform all those who purchase the game of the content and offer a free cd or something with the patch on it IF the buyer decides it's something worth patching.
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WelcomeOblivion
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:07:34 PM
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psxjunkhead85
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:11:23 PM
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TEG3SH
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:12:57 PM
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no u wont get a hate mail or sthn like that,but u know using quran in songs is considered offensive(not to me and i think it was an innocent mistake from MM)
but u know what being offensive to muslims is the same as being offensive to blacks, jews and homosexuals .
this msg was sent to u from a muslim allegedly anyway( i drink,have sex,.etcccccc)LOL
i just wanted to tell u that from a muslim perspective .
does anyone know the name of the song i want to download it.LOL
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BeezleDrop
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:15:36 PM
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DIsmael85
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:35:27 PM
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xnonsuchx
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:38:22 PM
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I'm still wondering whether the lines in question would be considered offensive to Muslims for just using it or to non-Muslims being so horribly subjected to them...or both? Was it just something someone realized MIGHT be offensive to someone, or was some reviewer/tester actually offended and complained?
Unless the lines translated to "Kill the non-believers!" or "Women are your property" or some other strong meaning, I don't see what the big deal might be. I listen to a lot of music that sometimes has snippets of arabic or related languages in them and I never hear of it being an issue in audio-only recordings.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:39:28 PM
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 7:13:06 PM
I mean, there are plenty of very religious people out there (Me being somewhat one, not totally) and it does get offensive whether you're a Jew, Chirstian, Muslim... whatever the case might be.
And, no one, not even Muslims, can draw a picture of Mohammad. It's a sin to say you know how the prophet looks like when indeed you have no clue because you've never even seen his corpse let alone his face.
It's just a form of respect.
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TEG3SH
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:45:25 PM
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to whom it may concern the song is called Tapha Niang
u can listen to it
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile
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TEG3SH
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:47:14 PM
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xnonsuchx
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HUSO
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 6:56:58 PM
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 7:06:39 PM
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Now, this dosn't mean we can't laugh... (What most of you are thinking right now) it's just a form of respect to the prophets and Allah.
I do respect MM for taking steps like this... Knowing some other developer like Rockstar would have just said "Too bad, we have rights to it" lol...
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AceTatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 7:19:35 PM
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I'm a muslim, by the way, and I find this very offending to have 2 verses from the Quran being in a game playing in a background music, or even without. Islamic religion from citing the Quran, praying, offering goods (Zakaa) and other stuff isn't to be taken as a "Who cares" or "Its a joke" to a muslim, again ... it was stated in the Quran and in Hadeeth by Muhammed (PBUH).
If Sony/MM didn't do anything about this, this could have brought LBP down with lawsuits and you'll have millions and millions of muslims bashing their e-mails. It was taken care of immediatly so I'm happy for that and honestly, it is only ONE week off so you can play other games in the mean time like SOCOM or if you have R2 Beta, Eternal Sonata and whatever other game that you have.
The words stated "All living will perish" and "Every soul will taste death". Those were claimed majorly in the Quran. Even if they were different verses, it would still be unpleasent to hear/read/see such things. (Verses I sited could be read differently, the true language the Quran was written in is in Arabic as it was never re-written in that language for over 1400 years).
If someone got any further questions then shoot right away.
If you get heated, offended or whatever then avoid posting and let it go. Religion discussion is rather meaningless when you try to bash at someone else's beliefs.
Last edited by AceTatsujin on 10/17/2008 7:21:36 PM
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HUSO
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:44:21 AM
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Alienange
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 7:20:07 PM
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AceTatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 7:29:43 PM
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 7:39:14 PM
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shaydey77
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:04:40 PM
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Play beyond..but um not beyond that...you might offend somebody.
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:16:20 PM
Sometimes, telling someone to just "Not do it, or play it" isn't good enough.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:10:26 PM
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This is EXACTLY what is wrong with political correctness. Pinpointed perfectly.
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:18:50 PM
I want to play this game, I love it, I had the beta and I think it's such an amazing game... But I also want to respect my religion...
See, them taking this step helps me out so much... I don't direspect my religion in any way, and I get to play the game... Thanks to MM :P
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Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 10:21:26 PM
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aaronisbla
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:15:54 AM
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Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 9:18:43 PM
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ffrevenge
Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 9:53:41 PM
By the way, the release dates are now ALL TBC.
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shaydey77
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:10:38 PM
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If you dont mind me asking why arent you allowed to draw images of the prophets?
I understand that no one knows what they look like but surely people find it easier to believe in something if the can picture it. Take a dog for example if you didnt know what a dog looked like.If i told you everything about the dog wouldnt you form some image in your mind or on paper to help you think about it better or more deeply?Thanks.
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:15:10 PM
We, todays people, never seen the Prophets. And even if our ansetors saw Jesus, or Mohammed, they don't have any "Pictures" saved for us to see. Therefore, when we make pictures of what we think the prophets look like, it's wrong. Because you're pretty much saying, "this is him" when in reality it's not becuase no one has ever seen the prophets.
It's a form of respect, ive said this plenty of times.
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HUSO
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:33:26 AM
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HUSO
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:33:57 AM
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HUSO
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:34:22 AM
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HUSO
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shaydey77
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:22:12 PM
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"this is what i think he might look like."
And my point was images help us learn and develope thought.Even youve just stated that everyone makes images of what they look like.I dont think its wrong.I think its human nature but thats my opinion.
I do however see what you mean though about the form of respect in one sense.
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:27:38 PM
Also, it IS in the Quran, it states that we cannot draw ANY of the prophets because we don't know what they look like, and guessing wont ever help.
Now, ofcourse you can imagine things in you're head... THATS human nature.. but drawing something out and showing it to the public is a different story, because even though you're saying "This is what I think he looks like" other people might think "Hey, I think that IS what he looks like" which leads to the major point in conflict, we don't know what they look like.
At first, I thought like you, but when you think more and more about things like this and take time out to just say "what if this happend, what if that happend" you would see why this whole thing about not drawing out Prophets makes sense.
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HUSO
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:35:07 AM
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shaydey77
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:35:29 PM
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I still think that drawing things out isnt a bad thing especially if someone says thats also what i think hes like then it just shows they havent put enough of their own thought in because no two thoughts should ever be the exact same.
Ill have to think about this more as you said so for now ill just say thank you for your view. Youve given me plenty to think about.
As for right now though..im off for a bit of GTA4 online!!
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LightShow
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 9:44:32 PM
the act of shaking hands makes little sense to eastern countries. The tradition of Thanksgiving is foreign to europe. 4th of july? totally american idea.
now these traditions are second nature to americans, but to the rest of the world they make about as much sense as abstaining from drawing prophets(at least to you).
Understand?
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karneli lll
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:42:36 PM
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ffrevenge
Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 9:57:25 PM
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AceTatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:44:14 PM
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Edit -- Not to double post. I'm happy that LBP got pushed back for one thing ... I'm freaking BROKE! I could only get few games, and now I have a reason to buy Eternal Sonata!
Last edited by AceTatsujin on 10/17/2008 8:44:50 PM
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MeXiCaNFiGhTeR
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 8:54:54 PM
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orangpelupa
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 9:13:09 PM
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its just like they are starting their own fire.
@Acetatsu
this is OOT but im just confused.
you call Allah as "He" / "Him".
im and Islam too, but in my country we cant call Allah as "He".
He = man
in my country, we call Allah as Allah. We're forbidden to call Allah as "He".
or we call Allah --> Ia or Dia or Nya.
and there no english word for Ia, Dia,and Nya.
btw Eternal Sonata in great game :)
thanks
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Bugzbunny109
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 9:20:38 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 9:30:07 PM
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LightShow
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 9:34:14 PM
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Aw, shit...
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 9:41:14 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 10:09:33 PM
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Skwidd
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 11:29:09 PM
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Now tell me how does that make sense? Delay LBP for this??
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Tatsujin
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 11:48:08 PM
You can't just slap on "May contain songs that can piss you off because of you're religion"
Yep, don't see that happening anytime soon.
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Aftab
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:03:13 AM
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Skwidd
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:19:17 AM
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Skwidd
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 11:32:24 PM
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aaronisbla
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:34:21 AM
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Im officially offended by those who are offended waaaay to easily.
That being said, it was a dumb thing to add to lyrics if indeed they were taken from the quran on purpose
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ffrevenge
Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 9:59:06 PM
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aaronisbla
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:40:38 AM
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Wage SLAVES
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 2:00:51 AM
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Take a breath and breath the mutual air and love the Earth that we all live in. Respect each other and lets pray, hope or meditate for a quick LBP fest!
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crapreviews
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 4:31:04 AM
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FYI: the artist that made the song is MUSLIM himself.
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karneli lll
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 8:51:15 AM
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Cuetes
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 10:14:14 AM
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eLLeJuss
Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 6:27:52 PM
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wow...
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xnonsuchx
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infekt
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ffrevenge
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Arvis
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Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 1:32:19 PM
Still, religion is touchy. The delay will hurt them far less than a lawsuit.
-Arvis
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